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3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

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Question 21

A cricket ball is hit from the ground with an initial velocity of $k(2i+5j)ms−1k(2\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j})\text{ms}^{-1}$ , where $k\,$ is a constant. The maximum height above the ground reached by the ball is 50 m.

Find the exact value of $k$ .

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Find the horizontal distance from the point of projection to the point where the ball strikes the ground.

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3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only) Questions

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3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

57 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 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.

3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

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3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

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Question 21

Find the exact value of $k$ .

[3]

Find the horizontal distance from the point of projection to the point where the ball strikes the ground.

[6]

Markscheme

3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only) Questions

A Level
Maths
3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

57 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 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.