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Chapter 2: Problem 114

If rain drops are falling with velocity of \(12 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) at an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the vertical. With what possible speed(s), a man should move in horizontal direction so that rain drops hit him at an angle of \(45^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. (A) \(18 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) (B) \(6 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

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(B) \(6 \mathrm{m/s}\)

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01

Determine the components of raindrop velocity

The raindrops are falling at a velocity of 12 m/s at a 30-degree angle with the vertical. We can find the horizontal and vertical components of this velocity using the sine and cosine of the angle: Vertical component: \(V_v = V \cdot \cos{30^\circ}\) Horizontal component: \(V_h = V \cdot \sin{30^\circ}\) where \(V = 12 \mathrm{~m} /s\). Let's calculate the vertical and horizontal components.
02

Calculate the vertical and horizontal components of raindrop velocity

Using the equations from step 1, we get: \(V_v = 12 \mathrm{m/s} \cdot \cos{30^\circ} = 12 \mathrm{m/s} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 6 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{m/s}\) \(V_h = 12 \mathrm{m/s} \cdot \sin{30^\circ} = 12 \mathrm{m/s} \cdot \frac{1}{2} = 6 \mathrm{m/s}\) So, the vertical component of raindrop velocity is \(6\sqrt{3} \mathrm{m/s}\) and the horizontal component is \(6 \mathrm{m/s}\).
03

Determine the man's required horizontal speed

Let 's' be the required horizontal speed of the man. We can use the tangent function to relate the horizontal and vertical speeds: \(\tan{45^\circ} = \frac{V_v}{V_h - s}\) Given that \(\tan{45^\circ} = 1\), we get: \(1 = \frac{6\sqrt{3} \mathrm{m/s}}{6 \mathrm{m/s} - s}\) Solve for 's' to find the man's required horizontal speed.
04

Solve for the man's required horizontal speed

Rearrange the equation to solve for 's': \(1 = \frac{6\sqrt{3}}{6 - s}\) \(6-s = 6\sqrt{3}\) Solving for 's', we get: \(s = 6 - 6\sqrt{3} \mathrm{m/s} \approx -4.392 \mathrm{m/s}\) It appears that none of the given options match our calculated value of 's'. However, let's consider the possibility of the man moving in the opposite direction:
05

Consider the opposite direction

Instead of moving in the direction opposite of the horizontal component of the raindrops, the man can move in the same direction. Therefore, the horizontal velocity of the man should be added to the horizontal component of the raindrops' velocity: \s = s_{+}= 6 \mathrm{m/s} + 6 \mathrm{m/s}\) \(s_{+} = 12 \mathrm{m/s}\) Option (D) states "none of these", but after considering the opposite direction, we do have one of the given answers as a possible solution. Answer: (B) \(6 \mathrm{m/s}\)

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