Throwing a Shot Put The range R and height H of a shot put thrown with an initial velocity of v0 ft/s at an angle θ are given by
On the earth g = 32 ft/s2, and on the moon g = 5.2 ft/s2. Find the range and height of a shot put thrown under the given conditions.
- (a) On the earth with v0 = 12 ft/s and θ = π/6
- (b) On the moon with v0 = 12 ft/s and θ = π/6
(a)
To find: The range and height of a shot put thrown with an initial velocity
Answer to Problem 67E
The range of shot put thrown is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The initial velocity,
Calculation:
Formula to find the range of the shot put thrown.
Substitute
Formula to find the height of the shot put thrown.
Substitute
Therefore, the range of shot put thrown is
(b)
To find: The range and height of a shot put thrown with an initial velocity
Answer to Problem 67E
The range of shot put thrown is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The initial velocity,
Calculation:
Formula to find the range of the shot put thrown.
Substitute
Formula to find the height of the shot put thrown.
Substitute
Therefore, the range of shot put thrown is
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