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A particle P P\,P is projected with a velocity (3i+2.8j)ms−1(3\mathbf{i} + 2.8\mathbf{j})\text{ms}^{-1}(3i+2.8j)ms−1 from a point 14m above the ground. Take g=9.8 ms−2g=9.8\text{ ms}^{-2}g=9.8 ms−2 and give answers to 2 significant figures where appropriate.

a.

Find the speed of the particle after 2 seconds.

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b.

Find the greatest height of PPP.

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c.

Find the horizontal distance travelled by P P\,P before it hits the ground.

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Projectiles Questions

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230 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Projectiles, covering 6.1 Horizontal Projection, 6.2 Horizontal and Vertical Components, 6.3 Projection at Any Angle, and 6.4 Projectile Motion Formulae. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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