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(a)
To Find: The maximum height reached by the second child.
(a)
Answer to Problem 72GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Initial speed of second child,
Acceleration of the child,
Formula used:
Equation of motion:
Where,
Calculation:
Let maximum height reached by the child be
At maximum height, final velocity of the child would be zero.
From the equation of motion:
Conclusion:
Maximum height reached by the second child:
(b)
To Find: The initial speed of first child.
(b)
Answer to Problem 72GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Height reached by first child,
Final speed of first child,
Acceleration due to gravity,
Formula used:
Equation of motion:
Where,
Calculation:
Let the initial speed of first child be
From the equation of motion:
Conclusion:
Initial speed of first child:
(c)
To Find: The time of first child in the air.
(c)
Answer to Problem 72GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Initial speed of first child,
Acceleration due to gravity,
Final speed of the first child,
Formula used:
First equation of motion:
Where,
Calculation:
Let time taken by first child to go up be
From the first equation of motion:
Total time of child in air:
Conclusion:
Time of first child in the air:
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