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3.3.5 Solve simple projectile problems (A-level only)

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Question 3

A football is kicked from level ground with an initial velocity of 24 ms-1 at an angle of θ∘ \theta^\circ\,θ∘ to the horizontal. The football is in the air for 3 seconds before hitting the ground.

a.

Find the value of θ\thetaθ.

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b.

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

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

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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.

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