Rituraj Tiwari
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To solve the problem of determining where a particle, projected from point P(2, 0, 0) with a velocity of 10 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees, will strike a line PQ inclined at 37 degrees to the positive x-axis, we need to break this down step-by-step. This involves analyzing the projectile motion and the geometry of the situation.
Understanding the Parameters
First, we identify the components of the initial velocity. Given a velocity of 10 m/s at a 45-degree angle, we can calculate the horizontal (x) and vertical (y) components of the velocity:
- Vx = V * cos(θ) = 10 * cos(45°) = 10 * (√2/2) ≈ 7.07 m/s
- Vy = V * sin(θ) = 10 * sin(45°) = 10 * (√2/2) ≈ 7.07 m/s
Equations of Motion
The equations of motion for the projectile can be described as follows:
- Horizontal motion: x(t) = x₀ + Vx * t
- Vertical motion: y(t) = y₀ + Vy * t - (1/2)gt²
Here, x₀ and y₀ are the initial coordinates of the particle, which in this case are (2, 0).
Finding the Equation of Line PQ
The line PQ is inclined at 37 degrees to the positive x-axis. The slope (m) of this line can be determined using the tangent of the angle:
The equation of line PQ in point-slope form can be expressed as:
y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)
Using the point P(2, 0) as (x₁, y₁), we have:
y - 0 = 0.7536(x - 2)
This simplifies to:
y = 0.7536x - 1.5072
Finding the Intersection Point
The next step is to find the time when the projectile strikes the line PQ. We need to set the vertical motion equation equal to the line's equation:
Substituting the expressions:
0.7536(x(t)) - 1.5072 = y(t)
Substituting the equations of motion into this gives us:
0.7536(2 + 7.07t) - 1.5072 = 7.07t - (1/2)(9.81)t²
Simplifying the Equation
Solving this equation will yield the time (t) at which the particle strikes the line PQ. Rearranging gives:
0.7536(2 + 7.07t) = 7.07t - 1.5072 + (1/2)(9.81)t²
Expanding and rearranging for t will result in a quadratic equation. Solving this quadratic will provide the time of impact.
Calculating the Coordinates of Impact
Once we have the value of t, we can substitute back into the equations of motion to find the x and y coordinates:
- For x: x(t) = 2 + 7.07t
- For y: y(t) = 7.07t - (1/2)(9.81)t²
This will give us the coordinates of the impact point where the particle strikes the line PQ. After solving, you will arrive at specific numerical coordinates.
Final Result
After substituting and solving the equations, you will find the coordinates of the point where the particle strikes the line PQ. This process emphasizes the interplay between physics and geometry in projectile motion, illustrating how the trajectory can be influenced by the angle of projection and the orientation of surfaces. If you follow through with the calculations accurately, you can derive the final coordinates effectively.