Projectile motion

Projectile motion Quiz

Spec 7.5 · Edexcel A-Level Maths: Quiz

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  1. 1. A ball is projected at 2525 m s−1^{-1} at an angle α\alpha with tan⁡α=34\tan\alpha=\frac34. Find its horizontal velocity.

    • A. 2020 m s−1^{-1}
    • B. 1515 m s−1^{-1}
    • C. 2525 m s−1^{-1}
    • D. 18.7518.75 m s−1^{-1}

  2. 2. A ball is projected from level ground at 2121 m s−1^{-1} at 30∘30^\circ above the horizontal. Find the time of flight, with g=9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}.

    • A. 1.071.07 s
    • B. 3.713.71 s
    • C. 2.142.14 s
    • D. 4.294.29 s

  3. 3. For a fixed launch speed on level ground, which launch angle gives the greatest range?

    • A. 30∘30^\circ
    • B. 45∘45^\circ
    • C. 60∘60^\circ
    • D. 90∘90^\circ

  4. 4. A ball is projected at 1414 m s−1^{-1} at 45∘45^\circ from level ground. Find its range, with g=9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}.

    • A. 1010 m
    • B. 4040 m
    • C. 1414 m
    • D. 2020 m

  5. 5. What is true of the velocity of a projectile at its highest point?

    • A. The speed is zero
    • B. The horizontal component is zero
    • C. The vertical component is zero
    • D. The acceleration is zero

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