Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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Author: Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.16P
A particle is projected with an initial velocity υ0 up a slope that makes an angle α with the horizontal. Assume frictionless motion and find the time required for the particle to return to its starting position. Find the time for υ0 = 2.4 m/s and α = 26°.
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