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CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 1999 · Paper 2 · Question 4(b)

Show that for an object projected with a given velocity, v, at an angle, α, to the horizontal, the trajectory is given by the equation y = x tan α - gx² / (2v² cos² α).

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  1. 4(a)State the principle of conservation of linear momentum.[2 marks]
  2. 4(c)(i)For EACH bullet calculate the horizontal range and the corresponding time of flight.[12 marks]
  3. 4(c)(ii)What is the velocity with which the rifle recoils?[1 mark]

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