Math Problem Statement

. An object projected upwards reaches a maximum height of 100 m. When an object with a mass two-thirds that of the first object is thrown upwards with a speed twice the projectile speed of the first object, the maximum height it reaches is,

(1) 25 m

(2) 50 m

(3) 100 m

(4) 200 m

(5) 400 m

Solution

To solve this, we use the concept of energy conservation and the equations for the motion of projectiles.

Let’s break down the problem into two parts:

  1. For the first object:

    • Maximum height H1=100mH_1 = 100 \, \text{m}

    • At the maximum height, the object's kinetic energy has been fully converted into potential energy. The relationship between initial kinetic energy and potential energy at the maximum height is: 12mv12=mgH1\frac{1}{2} m v_1^2 = m g H_1 where:

      • mm is the mass of the first object,
      • v1v_1 is the initial speed of the first object,
      • gg is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8m/s29.8 \, \text{m/s}^2),
      • H1H_1 is the maximum height reached by the first object.

      Simplifying this equation: v12=2gH1v_1^2 = 2 g H_1

  2. For the second object:

    • The mass of the second object is 23\frac{2}{3} that of the first, i.e., m2=23mm_2 = \frac{2}{3} m.
    • The initial speed of the second object is 2v12 v_1.
    • The maximum height reached by the second object, H2H_2, can be determined by equating the initial kinetic energy to the potential energy at maximum height: 12m2(2v1)2=m2gH2\frac{1}{2} m_2 (2v_1)^2 = m_2 g H_2 Substituting m2=23mm_2 = \frac{2}{3} m and simplifying: 12×23m×4v12=23mgH2\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} m \times 4 v_1^2 = \frac{2}{3} m g H_2 83×12mv12=23mgH2\frac{8}{3} \times \frac{1}{2} m v_1^2 = \frac{2}{3} m g H_2 Using the relation v12=2gH1v_1^2 = 2 g H_1: 83×gH1=23gH2\frac{8}{3} \times g H_1 = \frac{2}{3} g H_2 Canceling out common terms: 8H1=2H28 H_1 = 2 H_2 H2=4H1H_2 = 4 H_1 Since H1=100mH_1 = 100 \, \text{m}, we have: H2=4×100=400mH_2 = 4 \times 100 = 400 \, \text{m}

Thus, the maximum height reached by the second object is 400 m, corresponding to option (5).


Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How does the mass of an object affect its maximum height in projectile motion?
  2. How would the problem change if air resistance were considered?
  3. What happens to the total mechanical energy of the object during its upward and downward journey?
  4. How do different initial angles of projection affect the height and range of the projectile?
  5. Can you derive the equation of motion for a projectile in two dimensions?

Tip: Always check if kinetic and potential energy are fully conserved when dealing with ideal projectile motion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Projectile Motion
Energy Conservation
Kinematics

Formulas

Kinetic Energy: (1/2)mv^2
Potential Energy: mgh
Conservation of Energy: (1/2)mv^2 = mgh

Theorems

Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12