Rituraj Tiwari
Last Activity: 4 Years ago
Let's break down the problem step by step to find the distance where the second mass strikes the ground.
Step 1: Analyzing the Projectile Motion
When the projectile reaches its highest point, it splits into two masses. The horizontal and vertical components of the initial velocity remain unchanged for both masses. The horizontal component is given by:
Horizontal Component:
Vertical Component:
Step 2: Finding Time of Flight
Since the projectile follows a parabolic path, the time of flight can be calculated using the vertical component of the velocity:
Step 3: Finding Horizontal Distance Traveled
For the mass of , the horizontal distance traveled () is given by:
Step 4: Finding Distance of the Second Mass
For the mass of , the horizontal distance traveled would be twice the distance of the mass of due to the same initial horizontal velocity. Therefore, the distance will be:
Substitute the values of and to find the distance where the second mass strikes the ground.
Step 5: Calculating the Final Answer
Substitute , , and into the equations above to find the value of .
Perform the calculations to determine the final value of .
By following these steps, you can determine the value of based on the given scenario.