CAIE M2 2012 June — Question 7

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2012
SessionJune
TopicProjectiles

7 The equation of the trajectory of a projectile is \(y = 0.6 x - 0.017 x ^ { 2 }\), referred to horizontal and vertically upward axes through the point of projection.
  1. Find the angle of projection of the projectile, and show that the initial speed is \(20 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  2. Find the speed and direction of motion of the projectile when it is at a height of 5.2 m above the level of the point of projection for the second time.