Projectile Motion at an angle: Finding Max height Applying Equations: To find the max height, you use the

e equation: vfy2 = viy2 +2ad This equation can be simplified to: Dy=viy2/19.6 Another equation, if given the time, is Dy=viy * t + at2 To find viy, if not given, use the equation: viy= vi * sin. Key Concepts: vfy is always 0m/s because final velocity is at 0 when the object is at the max point in height. Max height obtained at 90 degrees. Understanding the Variables: Vfy= Final Velocity in the vertical component Viy= Initial Velocity in the vertical component A= Acceleration due to gravity or 9.81m/s2 D= Distance/displacement = Theta or unknown angle Example 1: A projectile is fired with an initial velocity of 80 meters per second at an angle of 65 degrees above the horizontal. Find the maximum height the projectile reaches. Knowns: Vi=80m/s Angle: 65 degrees Acceleration due to gravity: 9.8m/s2 Unknowns: Viy Dy 1. Viy=vi * sin 2. Viy= 80m/s * sin(65) 3. Viy= 72.5 m/s 1. Dy=viy2/19.62m/s2 2. Dy=(72.5m/s) 2/19.62m/s2 3. Dy=268 meters Example 2: An object is projected upwards with a velocity of 50m/s at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal. What was the Maximum height reached? *Remember to use the right equations. If youre unsure, list your knowns and unknowns first!

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