CAIE M2 2008 June — Question 5

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2008
SessionJune
TopicProjectiles

5
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{36259e2a-aa9b-4655-b0c2-891f96c3f5a4-4_547_933_269_607} Particles \(A\) and \(B\) are projected simultaneously from the top \(T\) of a vertical tower, and move in the same vertical plane. \(T\) is 7.2 m above horizontal ground. \(A\) is projected horizontally with speed \(8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) is projected at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal with speed \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 } . A\) and \(B\) move away from each other (see diagram).
  1. Find the time taken for \(A\) to reach the ground. At the instant when \(A\) hits the ground,
  2. show that \(B\) is approximately 5.2 m above the ground,
  3. find the distance \(A B\).