Physics — Question 18
QCAA 2020, Paper 1 · 1 mark
Q18 · 2020 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 18
Calculate the initial vertical velocity of a projectile with an initial velocity of 68ms−1 at an angle of 51∘ up from the horizontal. (A)43ms−1 (B)51ms−1 (C)53ms−1 (D)68ms−1 WORKED SOLUTION
Answer C
1 markWorked solution
The vertical component is uy=usinθ=68sin51∘≈52.8ms−1, which rounds to 53ms−1. Option C. Worked explanation by QCE Vault; correct option verified against the QCAA answer key.