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3.3 Projectiles (A-level only)

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Question 6

In this question use g=9.8g = 9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.

A ball is kicked from a point on horizontal ground with velocity (6i+14j)(6\mathbf{i} + 14\mathbf{j})(6i+14j) m s−1^{-1}−1, where i\mathbf{i}i is horizontal and j\mathbf{j}j is vertically upwards. The ball is modelled as a particle moving freely under gravity, with air resistance negligible.

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Find the time taken for the ball to return to the ground.

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b.

Find the horizontal distance travelled by the ball in this time.

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3.3 Projectiles (A-level only) Questions

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91 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 3.3 Projectiles (A-level only), covering 3.3.1 Model motion under gravity using vectors (A-level only), 3.3.2 Position, velocity, range and maximum height (A-level only), 3.3.3 Find the initial velocity of a projectile (A-level only), 3.3.4 Equation of the trajectory (A-level only), and 3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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