Asked by Rodrigo

A golf ball is hit with an initial velocity of 50 m/s at an angle of 39 degrees above the horizontal. How far does it travel?(horizontal distance)(g = 9.8 m/s2).

I made a right triangle. Found that Vi(x)=38.857, Vi(y)=312.466, both Vf's were 0, although Vf(y) is taking only have the projectile into effect (peak of flight).

Found the time taken by 0=31.466+-9.81t (Vf=Vi+at). T=3.207s.
Doubling the time to take the full flight into effect I did d=(38.857/2) * 6.415.

D=124.634.

Did I do it right? My answer is incorrect. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Answers

Answered by Damon
50 sin 39 = 31.5 m/s up

at peak v = 0

0 = 31.5 - 9.81 t
t = 3.207 check with you at peak
2 t = 6.415 check

horizontal speed constant = 50 cos 39 = 38.86 m/s
speed * time = 38.86*6.415 = 249.3
Hey, it is in the air the whole time, not just half the time. It is still going forward while it is falling.
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!

Related Questions