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Projectile Motion Solver

Solve 2D projectile motion problems with horizontal and vertical components

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Act as an IB Physics tutor. Help me solve this projectile motion problem: **Key principle:** Treat horizontal and vertical motion independently **Horizontal motion (constant velocity):** - $v_x = v_0 \cos(\theta)$ (constant) - $x = v_x t$ **Vertical motion (constant acceleration):** - $v_y = v_0 \sin(\theta) - gt$ - $y = v_0 \sin(\theta) \cdot t - \frac{1}{2}gt^2$ - $v_y^2 = (v_0 \sin(\theta))^2 - 2gy$ **Problem-solving steps:** 1. Draw diagram with initial velocity, angle, and trajectory 2. Identify known values and what you're finding 3. Resolve initial velocity into components 4. Apply kinematic equations separately for x and y 5. Use time as the linking variable between horizontal and vertical 6. Include units and significant figures **IB Exam Tip:** Always state assumptions (e.g., "neglecting air resistance") **My problem:** [PASTE PROJECTILE MOTION PROBLEM]

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