(a) The kinetic energy of the projectile when it reaches the highest point in its trajectory is 900 J.
(b) The work done in firing the projectile is 2,500 J.
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Kinetic energy of the projectile at maximum height</h3>
The kinetic energy of the projectile when it reaches the highest point in its trajectory is calculated as follows;
K.E = ¹/₂mv₀ₓ²
where;
- m is mass of the projectile
- v₀ₓ is the initial horizontal component of the velocity at maximum height
<u>Note:</u> At maximum height the final vertical velocity is zero and the final horizontal velocity is equal to the initial horizontal velocity.
K.E = (0.5)(2)(30²)
K.E = 900 J
<h3>Work done in firing the projectile</h3>
Based on the principle of conservation of energy, the work done in firing the projectile is equal to the initial kinetic energy of the projectile.
W = K.E(i) = ¹/₂mv²
where;
- v is the resultant velocity
v = √(30² + 40²)
v = 50 m/s
W = (0.5)(2)(50²)
W = 2,500 J
Thus, the kinetic energy of the projectile when it reaches the highest point in its trajectory is 900 J.
The work done in firing the projectile is 2,500 J.
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