Answer:
D = 0.5 m
Explanation:
This motion can be represented as a projectile motion with the following parameters;
θ₀ = Launch Angle = 60°
H = Maximum Height = 10 m
We will use the formula for maximum height of the projectile to get the launch speed (V₀) of projectile:
H = V₀² Sin²θ/2g
Therefore,
10 m = V₉² Sin²60°/(2)(9.8 m/s²)
(10 m )(9.8 m/s²)/(Sin² 60°) = V₀²
V₀ = √130.67 m²/s²
V₀ = 11.43 m/s
Now, we calculate the distance of lad from house (D) that will be equal to half of range of projectile (R):
D = R/2 = V₀² Sin 2θ/2g
D = (11.43 m/s)² Sin 120°/(2)(9.8 m/s²)
D = 0.5 m