Show that there are two values of time for which a projectile is at the same . . .

Question : Show that there are two values of time for which a projectile is at the same height. Also show that the sum of these two times is equal to the time of flight.

Doubt by Yana 

Solution : 

Consider the vertical motion of the projectile 
s=ut+½at²
sy=uyt+
½ay
y=usinθt+
½(-g)t²
y=usin
θt-½gt²
½gt²-usinθt+y=0
Multiply both sides by 2
gt²-2usin
θt+2y=0

This is a quadratic equation with variable t.

Here 
a=g
b=
-2usinθ

c=2y

D(Discriminate) = b²-4ac
D=(
-2usinθ)²-4(g)(2y)
D=4u²sin²
θ-8gy
D>0

So, except at the peak and initial/final points, there are two different times for the same height h one during ascent (going up) and one during descent (going down).


Let these two times be t1 and t2

We know 
sum of zeroes = -b/a
t1+t2 = -(
-2usinθ)/g
t1+t2=2using/g
t1+t2=T (Time of flight) 

Hence Proved.