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a.
To find: the parametric equations for the path of target drone and the missile.
a.
Answer to Problem 37E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The trajectory represented by the missile
Calculation:
The parametric equations for targeted drone can be evaluated as follows:
Thus, the parametric equations for drone are
The parametric equations for missile can be evaluated as follows:
Thus, the parametric equation for missile are
b.
To state: whether the missile intercepts the target drone.
b.
Answer to Problem 37E
No
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Vector equation for path of target drone
The trajectory represented by the missile
The parametric equations evaluated in part a. are shown below.
Calculation:
Compare the parametric equations of both drone and missile for
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