Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 10-22

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · shot-tower-bullet-deflection

Problem

Shot towers were popular in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for dropping melted lead down tall towers to form spheres for bullets. The lead solidified while falling and often landed in water to cool the lead bullets. Many such shot towers were built in New York State. Assume a shot tower was constructed at latitude 42∘42^\circN, and the lead fell a distance of 27 m. In what direction and how far did the lead bullets land from the direct vertical?

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