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Now, the resultant velocity v is given by
2
, = √ + = √( ) + ( − )
2
2
2
= √ + − 2 +
2
2
2
2
2 2
2
= √ ( + ) − 2 +
2
2 2
2
= √ − 2 +
2 2
2
It gives the magnitude of resultant.
Let be the angle made by the resultant velocity with horizontal.
−
From figure, = =
−
= −1 ( )
It gives the direction of resultant.
Time of flight (T):
Let us take the motion up to maximum height (i.e., from point O to A)
For vertical motion, = , = − , = , =?
= +
0 = −
=
=
∴ ℎ ( ) = 2
2
, =
Alternative method: Consider whole motion of projectile,
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