A football is kicked from level ground with an initial velocity of 24 ms-1 at an angle of θ∘ \theta^\circ\,θ∘ to the horizontal. The football is in the air for 3 seconds before hitting the ground.
Find the value of θ\thetaθ.
Find the horizontal distance travelled by the football before it hits the ground.
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.