SPRING 2005

HOMOKINETICS II

ASSIGNMENT # 4

1. A trampolinist springs vertically upward with an initial velocity of 9.2 m/s. How high above the trampoline will the trampolinist go?

2. A badminton shuttlecock is struck by a racquet at a 35 degree angle, giving it an initial speed of 10 m/s. How high will it go? How far will it travel horizontally before being contacted by the opponent’s racquet at the same height from which it is projected?

3. An archery arrow is shot with a speed of 45 m/s and a flight time of 3 seconds. How far horizontally can the arrow travel before hitting a target at the same height from which it was released?