Math Problem Statement

A frog leaps at 6.32 meters per second at a 36.3 degree angle to the horizon. How long does it take for the frog to reach its maximum height? Time equals blank seconds; fill in the blank.

Solution

To find the time it takes for the frog to reach its maximum height, we can focus on the vertical component of the frog's velocity. The vertical velocity component vyv_y is determined by the initial velocity and the angle of projection.

Step-by-Step Calculation:

  1. Given Values:

    • Initial velocity: v=6.32m/sv = 6.32 \, \text{m/s}
    • Angle of projection: θ=36.3\theta = 36.3^\circ
    • Acceleration due to gravity: g=9.8m/s2g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2
  2. Vertical Component of Velocity: The vertical component of the velocity vyv_y is given by: vy=vsin(θ)v_y = v \cdot \sin(\theta) Substituting the known values: vy=6.32sin(36.3)v_y = 6.32 \cdot \sin(36.3^\circ)

  3. Time to Reach Maximum Height: The time to reach maximum height tmaxt_{\text{max}} is the time it takes for the vertical velocity to become zero, which is calculated using the equation: vy=gtmaxv_y = g \cdot t_{\text{max}} Rearranging to solve for tmaxt_{\text{max}}: tmax=vygt_{\text{max}} = \frac{v_y}{g}

Let me compute this value for you.The time it takes for the frog to reach its maximum height is approximately 0.3820.382 seconds.

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the maximum height the frog reaches during the leap?
  2. How far horizontally does the frog travel before reaching the maximum height?
  3. What is the total time of flight for the frog's leap?
  4. What is the horizontal distance covered by the frog during the entire jump?
  5. How would the time to maximum height change if the angle of projection was increased?

Tip: In projectile motion, the time to reach maximum height is always half of the total flight time.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Projectile Motion
Kinematics
Trigonometry

Formulas

Vertical component of velocity: v_y = v * sin(θ)
Time to reach maximum height: t_max = v_y / g

Theorems

Equations of motion under gravity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12