Chapter 5: Problem 25
Two particles are projected from the same point with the same speed at different angles \(\theta_{1}\) and \(\theta_{2}\) to the horizontal They have the same range. Their times of flight are \(t_{1}\) and \(t_{2}\), respectively. Then choose the correct option(s). (1) \(\theta_{1}=90-\theta_{2}\) (2) \(\frac{t_{1}}{t_{2}}=\tan \theta_{2}\) (3) \(\frac{t_{1}}{\sin \theta_{1}}=\frac{t_{2}}{\sin \theta_{2}}\) (4) \(\frac{t_{1}}{t_{2}}=\tan \theta_{1}\)
Short Answer
Step by step solution
Recall the formula for range
Analyze option 1
Recall the formula for time of flight
Evaluate option 2
Evaluate option 3
Evaluate option 4
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Key Concepts
These are the key concepts you need to understand to accurately answer the question.
Range of Projectile
- \( v \) is the initial speed of the projectile,
- \( \theta \) is the angle of projection measured from the horizontal axis, and
- \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.
Time of Flight
- \( v \) is the initial velocity,
- \( \theta \) is the angle of projection, and
- \( g \) is the gravitational acceleration.
Angle of Projection
- As the angle of projection increases, the projectile will cover a higher arc.
- For a fixed speed, there is an optimal angle that maximizes the range. This maximum range is typically obtained at an angle of\( 45^\circ \).
- Angles producing the same range must be complementary, meaning,\( \theta_1 + \theta_2 = 90^\circ \).