
Anthony T. answered 02/21/24
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Part 1: To find the initial horizontal velocity, you need to calculate the time it would take to reach the edge of the 9 meter shelf. It turns out that that time is the same time to fall the 5 meter distance to the shelf. This can be found using the equation:
H = Vot + ½ g t^2 where H is 5 meters and Vo = 0 (no initial downward velocity).
Substitute the known variables and solve for t:
t = √ (2 x H / 9.8) = √ (2 x 5 / 9.8) = 1.01 seconds.
Now use t in the equation Vh = 9m / 1.01 s = 8.9 m/s where Vh is the initial horizontal velocity.
Note that the mass of the rock doesn’t come into play in this part.
I don’t see part 2.

Anthony T.
Thanks for responding. Since the rock doesn't strike the first level, you can use the first equation I presented but use 10 meters instead of 5m. This will give you the time it takes to strike the floor. then, knowing the velocity from part 1, you can use D = Vx t to get the distance it lands from the point of kickoff. Subtract 9 meters from that to get the result needed.02/22/24
Alena P.
Sorry, forgot to type that in: 2) How far from the bottom of the second cliff will the projectile land? Answer in units of m.02/21/24