Answer:
6.13 seconds
Explanation:
At the peak of the fireworks trajectory, the velocity of the firework would be zero. Using equation of motion, we have:
v² = u² + 2gh
0 = 40² - (2)(9.81)(h)
0 = 1600 - 19.62h
19.62h = 1600
h = 1600/19.62
h = 81.55 m
Now during the process of explosion, the two parts gained equal vertical momentum but in opposite directions.
We are told the first piece lands in a time of 2.71 s,
Using 3rd equation of motion, we have;
h = ut + ½gt²
81.55 = u(2.71) + ½(9.81 × 2.71²)
81.55 = 2.71u + 36.0228
2.71u = 81.55 - 36.0228
2.71u = 45.5272
u = 45.5272/2.71
u = 16.8 m/s
The time it takes a projectile to return back to its original launch point assuming the projectile was launched
vertically with speed u = 16.8 m/s is;
t = 2u/g
t = (2 × 16.8)/9.81
t = 3.43 s
Thus total time it takes the second mass to reach the ground = 3.43 + 2.71 = 6.13 seconds
