Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A ball is thrown from level ground at , at . A wall high stands away. Take .
To find the height at a given distance, first find the time to reach that distance from the horizontal motion, . Then put that time into .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Plan. Find the time to reach the wall, then the height at that time.
Step 1. Time to the wall. , so .
Step 2. Height then. , so .
Step 3. Compare. is more than .
Answer: (a) . (b) Yes, with to spare.
Check. The equation of the path gives the same: .
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