A projectile is launched from the edge of a cliff with a velocity of 15.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0 degrees above the horizontal. Ignoring air resistance, what is the velocity of the projectile 2.00 seconds later?

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### Problem 14

A projectile is launched from the edge of a cliff with a velocity of 15.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0 degrees above the horizontal. Ignoring air resistance, what is the velocity of the projectile 2.00 seconds later?

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To solve this problem, first break down the initial velocity into horizontal and vertical components using trigonometry:

- **Horizontal component (vₓ):** \( vₓ = v \cdot \cos(\theta) \)
- **Vertical component (vᵧ):** \( vᵧ = v \cdot \sin(\theta) \)

Where:
- \( v = 15.0 \, \text{m/s} \) is the initial velocity.
- \( \theta = 30.0^\circ \) is the launch angle.

### Calculation

1. **Horizontal Velocity (vₓ):**
   \[
   vₓ = 15.0 \cdot \cos(30^\circ) = 15.0 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \approx 12.99 \, \text{m/s}
   \]

2. **Initial Vertical Velocity (vᵧ₀):**
   \[
   vᵧ₀ = 15.0 \cdot \sin(30^\circ) = 15.0 \cdot 0.5 = 7.5 \, \text{m/s}
   \]

3. **Vertical Velocity After 2 Seconds (vᵧ):**
   \[
   vᵧ = vᵧ₀ - g \cdot t
   \]
   Where \( g = 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (acceleration due to gravity), and \( t = 2.00 \, \text{s} \).

   \[
   vᵧ = 7.5 - 9.81 \cdot 2 = 7.5 - 19.62 = -12.12 \, \text{m/s}
   \]

### Resulting Velocity

To find the magnitude of the velocity vector, use the Pythagorean theorem:

\[
v = \sqrt{vₓ^2 + vᵧ^2}
\]
\[
v = \sqrt{
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem 14 A projectile is launched from the edge of a cliff with a velocity of 15.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0 degrees above the horizontal. Ignoring air resistance, what is the velocity of the projectile 2.00 seconds later? --- To solve this problem, first break down the initial velocity into horizontal and vertical components using trigonometry: - **Horizontal component (vₓ):** \( vₓ = v \cdot \cos(\theta) \) - **Vertical component (vᵧ):** \( vᵧ = v \cdot \sin(\theta) \) Where: - \( v = 15.0 \, \text{m/s} \) is the initial velocity. - \( \theta = 30.0^\circ \) is the launch angle. ### Calculation 1. **Horizontal Velocity (vₓ):** \[ vₓ = 15.0 \cdot \cos(30^\circ) = 15.0 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \approx 12.99 \, \text{m/s} \] 2. **Initial Vertical Velocity (vᵧ₀):** \[ vᵧ₀ = 15.0 \cdot \sin(30^\circ) = 15.0 \cdot 0.5 = 7.5 \, \text{m/s} \] 3. **Vertical Velocity After 2 Seconds (vᵧ):** \[ vᵧ = vᵧ₀ - g \cdot t \] Where \( g = 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (acceleration due to gravity), and \( t = 2.00 \, \text{s} \). \[ vᵧ = 7.5 - 9.81 \cdot 2 = 7.5 - 19.62 = -12.12 \, \text{m/s} \] ### Resulting Velocity To find the magnitude of the velocity vector, use the Pythagorean theorem: \[ v = \sqrt{vₓ^2 + vᵧ^2} \] \[ v = \sqrt{
**Question 14:**

Select the correct answer from the options below:

1. 17.8 m/s at an angle of 38 degrees above the horizontal
2. 11.4 m/s at an angle of 43 degrees below the horizontal
3. 17.8 m/s at an angle of 43 degrees below the horizontal
4. 11.4 m/s at an angle of 38 degrees above the horizontal

Choose the option that best fits the scenario described in your study material and apply your understanding of projectile motion and angles in physics to determine the correct answer.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 14:** Select the correct answer from the options below: 1. 17.8 m/s at an angle of 38 degrees above the horizontal 2. 11.4 m/s at an angle of 43 degrees below the horizontal 3. 17.8 m/s at an angle of 43 degrees below the horizontal 4. 11.4 m/s at an angle of 38 degrees above the horizontal Choose the option that best fits the scenario described in your study material and apply your understanding of projectile motion and angles in physics to determine the correct answer.
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