Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 10-18

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · british-warship-falkland-islands

Problem

A British warship fires a projectile due south near the Falkland Islands during World War I at latitude 50∘50^\circS. If the shells are fired at 37∘37^\circ elevation with a speed of 800 m/s, by how much do the shells miss their target and in what direction? Ignore air resistance.

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