The diagram below illustrates the trajectory of a fired missile from point P at 250

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WAEC 2022

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The diagram below illustrates the trajectory of a fired missile from point P at 250 ms-1

If the missile point Q after 40 s, calculate the distance |PQ|

Explanation

|PQ| = Range = Ux.T

= UT Cos\(\theta\)

= 250 x 40 Cos 42º

= 7431 m (7.4 km)



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