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A hunter is riding an elephant of height `4 m` moving in straight line with uniform speed of `2m//sec`. A deer running with a speed `V` in front at a distance of `4sqrt(5)` moving perpendicular to the direction of motion of the elephant. If hunter can throw his spear with a speed of `10m//sec`. relative to the elephant, then at what angle `theta` to it's direction of motion must he throw his spear horizontally for a successful hit. Find also the speed 'V' of the deer.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the motion of the hunter, the elephant, and the deer. ### Step 1: Understanding the scenario The elephant is moving with a speed of \(2 \, \text{m/s}\) in a straight line, and the hunter is at a height of \(4 \, \text{m}\). The deer is running perpendicular to the direction of the elephant's motion at a distance of \(4\sqrt{5} \, \text{m}\). The spear is thrown at an angle \(\theta\) with respect to the direction of motion of the elephant. ### Step 2: Calculate the time of flight of the spear The spear is thrown from a height of \(4 \, \text{m}\). The vertical motion of the spear can be described by the equation of motion: \[ h = \frac{1}{2} g t^2 \] where \(h = 4 \, \text{m}\) and \(g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2\). Rearranging gives: \[ 4 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 9.8 \cdot t^2 \] \[ t^2 = \frac{8}{9.8} \approx 0.8163 \] \[ t \approx \sqrt{0.8163} \approx 0.9 \, \text{s} \] ### Step 3: Determine the horizontal distance covered by the spear The horizontal component of the spear's velocity can be expressed as: \[ v_x = v_{elephant} + v_{spear} \cdot \cos(\theta) \] where \(v_{elephant} = 2 \, \text{m/s}\) and \(v_{spear} = 10 \, \text{m/s}\). The horizontal distance the spear must cover to hit the deer is \(4\sqrt{5} \, \text{m}\). ### Step 4: Set up the equation for horizontal distance The horizontal distance covered by the spear in time \(t\) is given by: \[ \text{Distance} = v_x \cdot t \] Substituting the known values: \[ 4\sqrt{5} = (2 + 10 \cos(\theta)) \cdot 0.9 \] Solving for \(\cos(\theta)\): \[ 4\sqrt{5} = (2 + 10 \cos(\theta)) \cdot 0.9 \] \[ \frac{4\sqrt{5}}{0.9} = 2 + 10 \cos(\theta) \] Calculating \(4\sqrt{5} \approx 8.944\): \[ \frac{8.944}{0.9} \approx 9.93 \] \[ 9.93 = 2 + 10 \cos(\theta) \] \[ 10 \cos(\theta) = 9.93 - 2 = 7.93 \] \[ \cos(\theta) = \frac{7.93}{10} = 0.793 \] ### Step 5: Calculate the angle \(\theta\) Using the cosine value: \[ \theta = \cos^{-1}(0.793) \approx 37^\circ \] ### Step 6: Find the speed \(V\) of the deer The vertical component of the spear's velocity at the time of hitting the deer must equal the speed of the deer: \[ V = v_{spear} \cdot \sin(\theta) \] Calculating \(\sin(37^\circ) \approx 0.6\): \[ V = 10 \cdot 0.6 = 6 \, \text{m/s} \] ### Final Answers: - The angle \(\theta\) at which the spear must be thrown is approximately \(37^\circ\). - The speed \(V\) of the deer is \(6 \, \text{m/s}\).
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