Physics projectile

A cannon ball is fired from Castle ramparts which are 24.5 m above ground leve. It is fired at an upwards angle of 30⁰ and the muzzle velocity is 39.2ms‐¹.

Calculate the vertical component of the velocity as the cannon ball hits the ground?

Reply 1

Skiwi

What have you tried so far?

Reply 2

Dr.JansonGray

Original post by ProjectileLover2

The initial velocity in the vertical direction can be calculated by using the angle of trajectory (create a triangle). You have the acceleration which is simply g (9.8ms^-2), you also have the distance travelled in terms of vertical displacement (which in the upwards direction would be -24.5) ensure that all values have the correct sign and use the appropriate equation to find V.

V² - U² = 2as