Rocket in the wind

Rocket in the wind#

A model rocket looks to launch with a speed \(v\_{0} = {{params.v0}} m/s\). A the windy day imparts a horizontal acceleration of \({{params.wind_acc}} m/s^2\) to the left.

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Question Text#

At what angle must the rocket launch so that it returns to its liftoff point? Assume that the wind does not affect vertical motion.

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in \({\circ}\).

Attribution#

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