Question:

A ball is thrown from a point with a speed $ {{v}_{0}} $ at an angle of projection $ \theta $ . From the same point and at the same instant, a person starts running with a constant speed $ \frac{{{v}_{0}}}{2} $ to catch the ball. Will the person be able to catch the ball If yes, what should be the angle of projection?

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • Yes, $ 60{}^\circ $
  • Yes, $ 30{}^\circ $
  • No
  • Yes, $ 45{}^\circ $
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Solution and Explanation

Man will catch the ball if the horizontal component of velocity becomes equal to the constant speed of man $ ie $ , $ {{v}_{0}}\cos \theta =\frac{{{v}_{0}}}{2} $
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Concepts Used:

Motion in a Plane

It is a vector quantity. A vector quantity is a quantity having both magnitude and direction. Speed is a scalar quantity and it is a quantity having a magnitude only. Motion in a plane is also known as motion in two dimensions. 

Equations of Plane Motion

The equations of motion in a straight line are:

v=u+at

s=ut+½ at2

v2-u2=2as

Where,

  • v = final velocity of the particle
  • u = initial velocity of the particle
  • s = displacement of the particle
  • a = acceleration of the particle
  • t = the time interval in which the particle is in consideration