Rescue workers need to fire a cable launcher from the ground to a platform that is…

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Motion in a Plane · Motion in a Plane

Problem

Rescue workers need to fire a cable launcher from the ground to a platform that is

25\,\text{m}

higher and

60\,\text{m}

horizontally away. The launcher can fire the cable at a speed of

28\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

. Neglect air resistance. Which of the following statements is most accurate? (a) Launching at approximately

25^{\circ}

will reach the platform. (b) Launching at approximately

45^{\circ}

will reach the platform. (c) No launch angle at this speed will allow the cable to reach the platform. (d) Launching at approximately

60^{\circ}

will reach the platform.