Question

When the Sun is directly overhead, a hawk
dives toward the ground at a speed of
6.97 m/s.
If the direction of his motion is at an angle
of 34.1 below the horizontal, calculate the
speed of his shadow along the ground.
Answer in units of m/s

Answer 1

let x be the distance along the ground.
then cosine 34.1= vx/6.97 solve for vx.

It is more fun and challenging if the sun were at some angle.

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

5.77