Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A ball is kicked at , at above a level field. Ignore the air, and take . Find the time of flight, the greatest height and the range.
On level ground, for a launch speed at an angle :
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.
Given. , .
Step 1. Split. and .
Step 2. Time. .
Step 3. Height. .
Step 4. Range. .
Answer: , and .
Check. . It agrees.
What if? At the range would be the same, , but the ball would stay up and rise .
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