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3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

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Question 32

A stone is thrown from a point O O\,O on horizontal ground with velocity k(5i+j)ms−1k(5\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})\text{ms}^{-1}k(5i+j)ms−1, where k k\,k is a constant. The maximum height of the stone above the ground is 5 m.

a.

Find the exact value of kkk.

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b.

Find the horizontal distance from O O\,O to the point where the stone returns to the ground.

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