A bird is flying with a speed of 18.0 m/s over water when it accidently drops a 2.00 kg fish. If the altitude of the bird is 5.40 m and the friction is disreguarded,what is the speed of the fish when it hits the water?

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A bird is flying with a speed of 18.0 m/s over water when it accidently drops a 2.00 kg fish.  If the altitude of the bird is 5.40 m and the friction is disreguarded,what is the speed of the fish when it hits the water?

drwls · Answer

The horizontal component is Vx = 18.0 m/s and the vertical component is Vy = sqrt (2 g H) H = 5.4 m g = 9.8 m/s^2 The resultant speed is V = sqrt (Vx^2 + Vy^2)

Anonymous · Answer

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