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3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

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Question 9

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.

a.

Find the value of α\alphaα.

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b.

Find the horizontal distance travelled by the ball before it hits the ground.

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