A cannon fires a projectile with an initial velocity of 300 m/s at 54.0° above the horizontal. The projectile impacts a hillside 39.0 s after firing. Let the +x-direction be directly ahead of the cannon and the +y-direction be upward. Find the x- and y-coordinates of the projectile's impact point, relative to its firing point (in m). x=     y=

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
5th Edition
ISBN:9780534408961
Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Chapter2: Newtonian Mechanics-single Particle
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 2.3P: If a projectile is fired from the origin of the coordinate system with an initial velocity υ0 and in...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question
A cannon fires a projectile with an initial velocity of 300 m/s at 54.0° above the horizontal. The projectile impacts a hillside 39.0 s after firing. Let the +x-direction be directly ahead of the cannon and the +y-direction be upward. Find the x- and y-coordinates of the projectile's impact point, relative to its firing point (in m).
x=     
y
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Projectile motion
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
Physics
ISBN:
9780534408961
Author:
Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning