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3.2.9 Projectiles (A-level only)

3.2.9 Projectiles (A-level only)

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Two stones, S1 S_1\,S1​ and S2S_2S2​, are thrown simultaneously from points C C\,C and D D\,D which are 80 m apart on horizontal ground. Assume C C\,C is to the left of DDD. Stone S1 S_1\,S1​ is thrown from C C\,C towards D D\,D with speed 20 ms-1 at an angle of 60∘ 60^\circ\,60∘ above the horizontal. Stone S2 S_2\,S2​ is thrown from D D\,D towards C C\,C with speed U ms−1U \text{ ms}^{-1}U ms−1 at an angle of θ \theta\,θ above the horizontal. The stones collide 2 seconds after being thrown. Gravity is the only force acting on the stones once they are in the air.

a.

Find the velocity of S1 S_1\,S1​ the instant before it collides with S2S_2S2​.

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bi.

Find the size of angle θ\thetaθ.

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bii.

Find the value of UUU.

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c.

State one limitation of the model that could affect the accuracy of your answers.

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