SPS SPS SM Mechanics 2022 February — Question 13

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM Mechanics (SPS SM Mechanics)
Year2022
SessionFebruary
TopicProjectiles

13.
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A golfer hits a ball from a point \(A\) with a speed of \(25 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(15 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. While the ball is in the air, it is modelled as a particle moving under the influence of gravity. Take the acceleration due to gravity to be \(10 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\). The ball first lands at a point \(B\) which is 4 m below the level of \(A\) (see diagram).
  1. Determine the time taken for the ball to travel from \(A\) to \(B\).
  2. Determine the horizontal distance of \(B\) from \(A\).
  3. Determine the direction of motion of the ball 1.5 seconds after the golfer hits the ball.
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