Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 2-55

Oscillations — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · pumpkin-cannon-air-resistance

Problem

A pumpkin of mass 5 kg shot out of a student-made cannon under air pressure at an elevation angle of 45° fell at a distance of 142 m from the cannon. The students used light beams and photocells to measure the initial velocity of 54 m/s. If the air resistive force was F=−kmvF = -kmv, what was the value of kk?

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