A projectile is launched with a speed v0 = 50 m/s at angle = 35°. How long does it take to reach the maximum height? y vo 0 2.55 s 28.68 s O2.92 s 5.10 S

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**Projectile Motion Analysis: Time to Reach Maximum Height**

**Problem Statement:**
A projectile is launched with a speed \(v_0 = 50 \, \text{m/s}\) at an angle \(\theta = 35^\circ\). How long does it take to reach the maximum height?

**Diagram Description:**
The diagram shows a projectile being launched from the origin. The initial velocity vector \(v_0\) forms an angle \(\theta\) with the horizontal axis \(x\). The vector is indicated with a red arrow, and the launch angle \(\theta = 35^\circ\) is marked. The vertical axis is labeled \(y\).

**Multiple Choice Answers:**
- \(\boldsymbol{2.55 \, \text{s}}\)
- \(\boldsymbol{28.68 \, \text{s}}\)
- \(\boldsymbol{2.92 \, \text{s}}\)
- \(\boldsymbol{5.10 \, \text{s}}\)

**Solution Approach:**
To determine the time to reach the maximum height, we use the following kinematic equation for vertical motion:
\[ v_{y} = v_0 \sin(\theta) - g t \]

At the maximum height, the vertical component of the velocity \(v_{y}\) is zero:
\[ 0 = v_0 \sin(\theta) - g t \]

Solving for \(t\):
\[ t = \frac{v_0 \sin(\theta)}{g} \]

Given:
\( v_0 = 50 \, \text{m/s} \)
\( \theta = 35^\circ \)
\( g \approx 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)

Calculate:
\[ t = \frac{50 \sin(35^\circ)}{9.8} \approx \frac{50 \times 0.5736}{9.8} \approx \frac{28.68}{9.8} \approx 2.93 \, \text{s} \]

**Correct Answer:** \(\boldsymbol{2.92 \, \text{s}}\)
Transcribed Image Text:**Projectile Motion Analysis: Time to Reach Maximum Height** **Problem Statement:** A projectile is launched with a speed \(v_0 = 50 \, \text{m/s}\) at an angle \(\theta = 35^\circ\). How long does it take to reach the maximum height? **Diagram Description:** The diagram shows a projectile being launched from the origin. The initial velocity vector \(v_0\) forms an angle \(\theta\) with the horizontal axis \(x\). The vector is indicated with a red arrow, and the launch angle \(\theta = 35^\circ\) is marked. The vertical axis is labeled \(y\). **Multiple Choice Answers:** - \(\boldsymbol{2.55 \, \text{s}}\) - \(\boldsymbol{28.68 \, \text{s}}\) - \(\boldsymbol{2.92 \, \text{s}}\) - \(\boldsymbol{5.10 \, \text{s}}\) **Solution Approach:** To determine the time to reach the maximum height, we use the following kinematic equation for vertical motion: \[ v_{y} = v_0 \sin(\theta) - g t \] At the maximum height, the vertical component of the velocity \(v_{y}\) is zero: \[ 0 = v_0 \sin(\theta) - g t \] Solving for \(t\): \[ t = \frac{v_0 \sin(\theta)}{g} \] Given: \( v_0 = 50 \, \text{m/s} \) \( \theta = 35^\circ \) \( g \approx 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) Calculate: \[ t = \frac{50 \sin(35^\circ)}{9.8} \approx \frac{50 \times 0.5736}{9.8} \approx \frac{28.68}{9.8} \approx 2.93 \, \text{s} \] **Correct Answer:** \(\boldsymbol{2.92 \, \text{s}}\)
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