A grasshopper jumps at a 65.0 degree angle at 5.42m/s. At what time does it reach its maximum height?
When the grasshoppers vertical velocity is exactly zero.
v = -g•t + v0.
v: vertical part of velocity. Is zero at maximum height.
g: 9.81
t: time you are looking for
v0: initial vertical velocity
Find the vertical part of the initial velocity, by using the angle at which the grasshopper jumps.
Answer:
A grasshopper reached the maximum height 1.23 m.
Explanation:
Given that,
Velocity = 5.42 m/s
Angle = 65.0°
We need to calculate the maximum height
Using formula of maximum height
\(y_{max}=\dfrac{v^2\sin^2\theta}{2g}\)
Where, v = 5.42 m/s
g = acceleration due to gravity
\(\theta\) =Angle
Put the value into the formula
\(y_{max}=\dfrac{5.42^2\times\sin^2(65.0)}{2\times9.8}\)
\(y_{max}=1.23\ m\)
Hence, A grasshopper reached the maximum height 1.23 m.