Physlet Physics by Christian and Belloni: Problem 3.10

3.1: Vector Decomposition
3.2: Motion on an Incline
3.3: The Direction of Velocity and Acceleration Vectors
3.4: Projectile Motion
3.5: Uniform Circular Motion and Acceleration
3.6: Circular and Noncircular Motion

Problem 3.10: Aim the projectile to hit the moving Lamborghini

Please wait for the animation to completely load.

A projectile is launched when the yellow Lamborghini (not shown to scale) goes by at t = 0 s (position is given in meters and time is given in seconds). You may change the projectile's launch angle and initial speed by using the text boxes and clicking "set values and play." Find the relationship between v₀ and θ such that the projectile will always hit the car. When you determine the relationship, make sure to test it with a few values of v₀ and θ. Restart.

Physlets were developed at Davidson College and converted from Java to JavaScript using the SwingJS system developed at St. Olaf College.

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