X = 55.9 m/s.
Y = 26.6 m/s.
a. Speed = sqrt(X^2+Y^2).
b. Tan A = Y/X = 26.6/55.9 = 0.47585.
A = 25.4o S. of E. = 64.6o With vertical
A descent vehicle landing on the moon has
a vertical velocity toward the surface of the moon of 26.6 m/s. At the same time, it has a horizontal velocity of 55.9 m/s.
At what speed does the vehicle move along
its descent path?
Answer in units of m/s.
At what angle with the vertical is its path?
Answer in units of degrees.
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