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Question 76

A particle P P\,P is projected with speed Ums−1U\text{ms}^{-1}Ums−1 from the point AAA, 14.7m above the ground. P P\,P is projected at an angle of 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ to the horizontal. B B\,B is the greatest height of PPP, 4.9m above AAA.

a.

Find the value of UUU.

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b(i).

Find the time taken for P P\,P to reach the ground.

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b(ii).

Hence find the horizontal distance travelled.

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c.

Find the speed of the ball when it hits the ground.

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Projectiles Questions

  1. A Level
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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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