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*12104. The football is kicked over the goalpost with an

initial velocity of vA = 80 ft>s as shown. Determine the
h
point B (x, y) where it strikes the bleachers.
vA 80 ft/s
B
15 ft
y
Horizontal Motion: The horizontal component of velocity is (y0)x = 80 cos 60 60 45
= 40.0 ft>s. The initial and final horzontal positions are (s0)x = 0 and sx = (55 + x),
25 ft 30 ft x
respectively.

A:
+ B sx = (s0)x + (y0)x t

55 + x = 0 + 40.0t [1]

Vertical Motion: The vertical component of initial velocity is (y0)y = 80 sin 60

= 69.28 ft>s. The initial and final vertical positions are (s0)y = 0 and
sy = y = x tan 45 = x, respectively.

A+cB
1
sy = (s0)y + (y0)y t + (a ) t2
2 cy
1
x = 0 + 69.28t + (-32.2)t2 [2]
2
Solving Eqs. [1] and [2] yields
t = 2.969 s
y = x = 63.8 ft Ans.

12105. The boy at A attempts to throw a ball over the C

roof of a barn with an initial speed of vA = 15 m>s.
Determine the angle uA at which the ball must be thrown so
that it reaches its maximum height at C. Also, find the
8m
distance d where the boy should stand to make the throw. vA
A uA
1m
Vertical Motion: The vertical component, of initial and final velocity are
(y0)y = (15 sin uA) m>s and yy = 0, respectively. The initial vertical position is d 4m
(s0)y = 1 m.

A+cB yy = (y0) + ac t
0 = 15 sin uA + (-9.81)t [1]

A+cB
1
sy = (s0)y + (y0)y t +(a ) t2
2 cy
1
8 = 1 + 15 sin uAt + (-9.81)t2 [2]
2
Solving Eqs. [1] and [2] yields
uA = 51.38 = 51.4 Ans.
t = 1.195 s

Horizontal Motion: The horizontal component of velocity is (y0)x = yA cos uA

= 15 cos 51.38 = 9.363 m>s. The initial and final horizontal positions are (s0)x = 0
and sx = (d + 4) m, respectively.

A:
+ B sx = (s0)x + (y0)x t

d + 4 = 0 + 9.363(1.195)

d = 7.18 m Ans.

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