AQA M1 2007 June — Question 7

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2007
SessionJune
TopicProjectiles

7 An arrow is fired from a point \(A\) with a velocity of \(25 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\), at an angle of \(40 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. The arrow hits a target at the point \(B\) which is at the same level as the point \(A\), as shown in the diagram.
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  1. State two assumptions that you should make in order to model the motion of the arrow.
    (2 marks)
  2. Show that the time that it takes for the arrow to travel from \(A\) to \(B\) is 3.28 seconds, correct to three significant figures.
  3. Find the distance between the points \(A\) and \(B\).
  4. State the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the arrow when it hits the target.
  5. Find the minimum speed of the arrow during its flight.