Math Problem Statement

Skip A kangaroo jumps at 6.32 meters per second at a 55.8 degree angle to the horizon. How long does it take for the kangaroo to reach maximum height? Time equals blank seconds; fill in the blank.

Solution

To determine the time it takes for the kangaroo to reach maximum height, we need to analyze the vertical component of its initial velocity. This can be calculated using the following formula:

vy0=v0sin(θ)v_{y0} = v_0 \sin(\theta)

Where:

  • v0v_0 is the initial velocity (6.32 m/s),
  • θ\theta is the angle of projection (55.8 degrees),
  • vy0v_{y0} is the vertical component of the initial velocity.

Once we have the vertical component, the time to reach maximum height can be found using the equation:

t=vy0gt = \frac{v_{y0}}{g}

Where gg is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²).

Now let's calculate this.The time it takes for the kangaroo to reach maximum height is approximately 0.533 seconds.

Would you like any further explanation or details on this calculation?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How high does the kangaroo jump?
  2. What is the total time the kangaroo spends in the air?
  3. What is the horizontal distance traveled by the kangaroo during the entire jump?
  4. How does changing the angle of the jump affect the maximum height?
  5. What would happen if the kangaroo jumps at a higher speed?

Tip: The vertical velocity becomes zero at the maximum height, which is why we use that point to calculate the time to reach the peak.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Projectile Motion

Formulas

v_y0 = v_0 * sin(θ)
t = v_y0 / g

Theorems

Vertical velocity at maximum height is zero

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12