Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 2-14

Oscillations — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · projectile-hill-range

Problem

A projectile is fired with initial speed v0v_0 at an elevation angle of α\alpha up a hill of slope β\beta (α>β\alpha > \beta). (a) How far up the hill will the projectile land? (b) At what angle α\alpha will the range be a maximum? (c) What is the maximum range?

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