5.50 m/s -10.0 m- Figure P3.58

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Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions
Section6.3: Relative Velocity
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A football receiver running straight downfield at 5.50 m/s is 10.0 m in front of the quarterback when a pass is thrown downfield at 25.0° above the horizon (Fig. P3.58). If the receiver never changes speed and the ball is caught at the same height from which it was thrown, find (a) the football’s initial speed, (b) the amount of time the football spends in the air, and (c) the distance between the quarterback and the receiver when the catch is made.

 

5.50 m/s
-10.0 m-
Figure P3.58
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