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A particle \(P\) moves freely under gravity in the plane of a fixed horizontal axis \(Ox\), which lies on horizontal ground, and a fixed vertical axis \(Oy\). \(P\) is projected from \(O\) with a velocity whose components along \(Ox\) and \(Oy\) are \(U\) and \(V\), respectively. \(P\) returns to the ground at a point \(C\).
- Determine, in terms of \(U\), \(V\) and \(g\), the distance \(OC\). [4]
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\(P\) passes through two points \(A\) and \(B\), each at a height \(h\) above the ground and a distance \(d\) apart, as shown in the diagram.
- Write down the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity of \(P\) at \(A\). [2]
- Hence determine an expression for \(d\) in terms of \(U\), \(V\), \(g\) and \(h\). [3]
- Given that the direction of motion of \(P\) as it passes through \(A\) is inclined to the horizontal at an angle \(\theta\), where \(\tan \theta = \frac{1}{2}\), determine an expression for \(V\) in terms of \(g\), \(d\) and \(h\). [4]