Emmanuel Zacchini launched as a human cannonball in 1940 soared over three Ferris wheels each 18.0 m high covering a horizontal distance of 10.63m. a.) Assuming that the point of projection is 2.50 m above the ground and that he landed safely on a net placed at the same level, find his initial velocity. b.) Assuming that he missed the net and landed on the ground, with what velocity will he strike the ground?

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Emmanuel Zacchini launched as a human
cannonball in 1940 soared over three Ferris
wheels each 18.0 m high covering a
horizontal distance of 10.63m. a.) Assuming
that the point of projection is 2.50 m above
the ground and that he landed safely on a net
placed at the same level, find his initial
velocity. b.) Assuming that he missed the net
and landed on the ground, with what velocity
will he strike the ground?
Transcribed Image Text:Emmanuel Zacchini launched as a human cannonball in 1940 soared over three Ferris wheels each 18.0 m high covering a horizontal distance of 10.63m. a.) Assuming that the point of projection is 2.50 m above the ground and that he landed safely on a net placed at the same level, find his initial velocity. b.) Assuming that he missed the net and landed on the ground, with what velocity will he strike the ground?
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