Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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Author: Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.14P
A projectile is fired with initial speed υ0 at an elevation angle of α up a hill of slope β (α > β).
(a) How far up the hill will the projectile land?
(b) At what angle α will the range be a maximum?
(c) What is the maximum range?
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