A soccer ball is kicked from level ground with an initial velocity of 20ms-1 at an angle of α∘ \alpha^\circ\,α∘ to the horizontal. The ball strikes the ground again after 2 seconds.
Find the value of α\alphaα.
Find the horizontal distance travelled by the ball before it hits the ground.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Projection at Any Angle with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 62 questions, 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.
