College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 3 - Motion in Two Dimensions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 100: 62

Answer

After time t, $Height = y_{0}-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}$ On the other hand, $t=\frac{x}{v_{0}cos\theta}$ Again, $(v_{0}sin\theta) t-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}=xtan\theta-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}=y_{0}-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}$ Hence it is proved that at the time the bullet is in the path of the can, it is at same height as the can is.

Work Step by Step

After time t, $Height = y_{0}-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}$ On the other hand, $t=\frac{x}{v_{0}cos\theta}$ Again, $(v_{0}sin\theta) t-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}=xtan\theta-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}=y_{0}-\frac{1}{2}gt^{2}$ Hence it is proved that at the time the bullet is in the path of the can, it is at same height as the can is.
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