An object is projected from horizontal ground with speed 40ms-1 at an angle β∘ \beta^\circ\,β∘ to the horizontal. It remains in the air for 6 seconds before hitting the ground.
Determine the value of β\betaβ.
Find the horizontal distance travelled by the object.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Projectiles with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 73 questions covering Horizontal Projection, Horizontal and Vertical Components, Projection at Any Angle, and Projectile Motion Formulae, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.