Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 10-9

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · projectile-fired-east-lateral-deflection

Problem

If a projectile is fired due east from a point on the surface of Earth at a northern latitude λ\lambda with a velocity of magnitude V0V_0 and at an angle of inclination to the horizontal of α\alpha, show that the lateral deflection when the projectile strikes Earth is d=4V03g2⋅ωsin⁡λ⋅sin⁡2αcos⁡αd = \frac{4V_0^3}{g^2} \cdot \omega \sin\lambda \cdot \sin^2\alpha\cos\alpha where ω\omega is the rotation frequency of Earth.

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