A WWII howitzer has a muzzle velocity of 1000 miles per hour with a maximum
elevation of 42 degrees. You are firing from level ground. Neglecting Air drag.
1) Maximum H = Maximum Altitude (feet)
A) 12,867 feet
B) 13,593 feet
C) 14,968 feet
D) 16,378 feet
2) Maximum R = Maximum Range (miles)
A) 11.2 miles
B) 12.6 miles
C) 18.4 miles
D) 20.8 miles
3) T = Total Flight Time (seconds) at maximum range
A) 61 seconds
B) 73 seconds
C) 75 seconds
D) 77 seconds
4) Maximum x-component velocity = vx (feet/second)
A) 810 ft/sec
B) 960 ft/sec
C) 1050 ft/sec
D) 1090 ft/sec
5) If you want to hit something 5 miles away, what should you set you
theta = angle (degrees) of elevation?
A) 11.65 degrees
B) 14.68 degrees
C) 18.85 degrees
D) 23.45 degrees