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Question 23

A particle P P\,P is projected from the ground with velocity k(5i+8j)ms−1k(5\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j})\text{ms}^{-1}k(5i+8j)ms−1, where k k\,k is a constant. Given the greatest height reached by P P\,P is 96m above the ground.

a.

Find the exact value of kkk.

[3]
b.

Find the horizontal distance travelled.

[6]
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Projectiles Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Projectiles

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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