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A plane is inclined at an angle α=30 with respect to the horizontal. A particle is projected with a speed u=2 m/s, from the base of the plane, making an angle θ=15 with respect to the plane as shown in the figure. The distance from the base, at which the particle hits the plane is close to [Take g=10 m/s2]

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26 cm
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20 cm
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18 cm
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14 cm
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Solution

The correct option is B 20 cm
When a projectile is projected at an angle θ with an inclined plane and inclined plane making an angle α with the horizontal, then

Components of u along and perpendicular to plane are
ux=ucosθ and uy=usinθ
We can also resolve acceleration due to gravity into its components along and perpendicular to plane as shown below

So, we can now apply formula for range, i.e. net horizontal displacment of the particle as
R=uxT+12axT2.....(i)
where, T = time of flight.
Using formula for time of flight, we have
T=2uyay=2usinθgcosα.....(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we have
Range up the inclined plane is
R=uxT+12axT2
=ucosθ(2usinθgcosα)12gsinα(2usinθgcosα)2
Here, u=2 ms1,g=10 ms2,θ=15,α=30
So, T=2usinθgcosα=2×2sin1510×cos30
=2×2×0.25810×0.866=0.1191
Now,
R=2×cos15×0.119112×10sin30(0.1191)2
=2×0.965×0.119152(0.1191)2
=0.2290.0354=0.1936 m0.20 m=20 cm

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