This problem will involve deriving a formula or two for a projectile launched fr

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This problem will involve deriving a formula or two for a projectile launched from one height and angle and landing at a different height on Earth.

Begin with a projectile launched at angle ? above horizontal from a height y1 with initial velocity vo. The projectile lands at a point with height y2.

Construct formulae for:

the horizontal distance traveled.

the maximum height reached.

the time taken.

the angle of impact. (find velocities first).

Remember you are in charge of setting coordinates and the origin!

Explanation / Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_of_a_projectile

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