A metal sphere is launched with an initial velocity of 1.5 m/s as it leaves the ramp. The end of the ramp is 1.20 m above the floor. Calculate the range of the sphere.    (Range is the horizontal displacement of the projectile.)      

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bobpursley · Answer

If it leaves the ramp horizontally, if falls 1.2 m Time to fall: 1.2=1/2 9.8 t^2 solve for time t. then horizontal distance: distance=1.5m/s*time t

Greg · Answer

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A metal sphere is launched with an initial velocity of 1.5 m/s as it leaves the ramp. The end of the ramp is 1.20 m above the floor. Calculate the range of the sphere. (Range is the horizontal displacement of the projectile.)

A metal sphere is launched with an initial velocity of 1.5 m/s as it leaves the ramp. The end of the ramp is 1.20 m above the floor. Calculate the range of the sphere.    (Range is the horizontal displacement of the projectile.)      