Question:

$ y $ component of velocity is $20$ and $ x $ component of velocity is $10$. The direction of motion of the body with the horizontal at this instant is:

Updated On: Jul 12, 2022
  • $\tan^{-1}(2)$
  • $\tan^{-1}(1/2)$
  • $ 45^{\circ}$
  • $0^{\circ}$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

According to the condition of question $\tan \theta =\frac{v_{y}}{v_{x}}=\frac{20}{10}=2$ $\therefore \theta =\tan ^{-1}(2)$
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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