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How do I calculate this projectile motion?

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A projectile is launched with initial speed v (and angle α to the horizontal) at the base of a plane inclined at an angle θ to the horizontal. Show that when it hits the plane,

x = 2v2/g cos2α (tan α – tan θ)

= v2/g cos θ [sin(2 α – θ) - sin θ)

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  1. Let us assume that the projectile hits the plane at time t after being launched.

    Horizontal component of velocity = vcosα

    There is no force in horizontal direction. Therefore, horizontal component of velocity is constant.

    Therefore, horizontal displacement x = (vosα)*t = vtcosα----(1)

    Vertical component of initial velocity = vsinα

    Vertical acceleration =-g

    Vertical displacement y = (vsinα)t - 1/2*g*t^2-----(2)

    Dividing (2) by (1)

    y/x = {(vsinα)t - 1/2*g*t^2}/(vtcosα)

    But y/x = tan θ

    Therefore,

    {(vsinα)t - 1/2*g*t^2}/(vtcosα) = tan θ

    Or, (vsinα - 1/2 gt)/(vcosα) = tan θ

    Or, vsinα - (1/2) * gt = vcosα * tan θ

    Or, gt/2 = vsinα - vcosα * tan θ

    Or, t = 2*(vsinα - vcosα * tan θ)/g----------------(3)

    Using (3) in (1)

    x = v*2*{(vsinα - vcosα * tan θ)/g} *cosα

    Or, x = 2v^2/g * (sinα - cosα * tanθ)*cosα

    Can you do the rest?

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