Problem 3.24 You buy a plastic dart gun, and being a clever physics student you

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Problem 3.24

You buy a plastic dart gun, and being a clever physics student you decide to do a quick calculation to find its maximum horizontal range. You shoot the gun straight up, and it takes 4.4 s for the dart to land back at the barrel.

Part A

What is the maximum horizontal range of your gun?

Express your answer using two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Problem 3.24

You buy a plastic dart gun, and being a clever physics student you decide to do a quick calculation to find its maximum horizontal range. You shoot the gun straight up, and it takes 4.4 s for the dart to land back at the barrel.

Part A

What is the maximum horizontal range of your gun?

Express your answer using two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Explanation / Answer

T=2V/g =

V= 4.4*9.81/2 = 21.582

max Range = V2/g = 47.480 meter

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