The speed is horizontal at the top, call it u
and
it remains u all the way down because there is no horizontal force (acceleration).
So we have a vertical problem first.
v = g t
h = (1/2) g t^2
so
33.2 = 4.9 t^2
t^2 = 6.77
t = 2.60 seconds
so v = 9.81 * 2.6 = 25.5 m/s down
speed = s = 25.8 = sqrt(u^2 + 25.5^2)
u^2 + 652 = 666
u^2 = 13.64
u = 3.69 m/s
The height of a certain waterfall is 33.2 m. When the water reaches the
bottom of the falls, its speed is 25.8 m/s. Neglecting air resistance, what is
the speed of the water at the top of the falls?
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