A daredevil on a motorcycle leaves the end of a ramp with a speed of 39.6 m/s as in the figure below. If his speed is 37.1 m/s when he reaches the peak of the path, what is the maximum height that he reaches? Ignore friction and air resistance. m

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### Problem Statement

A daredevil on a motorcycle leaves the end of a ramp with a speed of 39.6 m/s as shown in the figure. If his speed is 37.1 m/s when he reaches the peak of the path, what is the maximum height that he reaches? Ignore friction and air resistance.

### Diagram Explanation

The diagram illustrates:
- A motorcycle and rider launching off a ramp.
- A dashed parabolic trajectory indicating the path of the motorcycle as it travels through the air.
- The initial velocity vector of 39.6 m/s is shown along the ramp.
- An arrow at the peak of the curve indicates a velocity of 37.1 m/s.
- A vertical line labeled \( h \) represents the maximum height reached at the peak of the path.

### Solution

To solve for the maximum height \( h \), we will need to apply principles of physics, using energy conservation or kinematics, while considering the initial and final speeds given.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement A daredevil on a motorcycle leaves the end of a ramp with a speed of 39.6 m/s as shown in the figure. If his speed is 37.1 m/s when he reaches the peak of the path, what is the maximum height that he reaches? Ignore friction and air resistance. ### Diagram Explanation The diagram illustrates: - A motorcycle and rider launching off a ramp. - A dashed parabolic trajectory indicating the path of the motorcycle as it travels through the air. - The initial velocity vector of 39.6 m/s is shown along the ramp. - An arrow at the peak of the curve indicates a velocity of 37.1 m/s. - A vertical line labeled \( h \) represents the maximum height reached at the peak of the path. ### Solution To solve for the maximum height \( h \), we will need to apply principles of physics, using energy conservation or kinematics, while considering the initial and final speeds given.
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