Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 3.18

Using F = ma — Morin

Physics — Mechanics · redirected_motion

Problem

Redirected motion ** A ball is dropped from rest at height

h

above level ground, and it bounces off a surface at height

y

(with no loss in speed). The surface is inclined so that the ball bounces off at an angle

\theta

with respect to the horizontal. What should

y

and

\theta

be so that the ball travels the maximum horizontal distance by the time it hits the ground?