A ball is thrown from a point with a speed $v_0$ at an angle of projection $ heta$. From the same point and at the same instant person starts running with a constant speed $v_0 / 2$ to catch the ball. Will the person be able to catch the ball? If yes, what should be the angle of projection?

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A ball is thrown from a point with a speed $v_0$ at an angle of projection $	heta$. From the same point and at the same instant person starts running with a constant speed $v_0 / 2$ to catch the ball. Will the person be able to catch the ball? If yes, what should be the angle of projection?

Aicharya · Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{v}_0 \cos 	heta=\frac{\mathrm{v}_0}{2}$ $\Rightarrow 	heta=60^{\circ}$

A ball is thrown from a point with a speed $v_0$ at an angle of projection $\theta$. From the same point and…

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