a projectile is fired with an initial velocity of 800 ft/s at a target of 12000 ft downrange and at an elevation of 3000 ft above the ground, neglecting air resistance, determine the angle(s) that can be used to reach the target.
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This looks like a physics question. I never heard of "university of saint la salle" as a School Subject.
well, you know the equation of the altitude of the trajectory is
y = x tanθ - g/(2 v^2 cos^2θ) x^2
So, just solve for θ in
12000tanθ - 9.8/(2(800cosθ)^2) = 3000
θ = 14°
Better check my math.
y = x tanθ - g/(2 v^2 cos^2θ) x^2
So, just solve for θ in
12000tanθ - 9.8/(2(800cosθ)^2) = 3000
θ = 14°
Better check my math.