A body is projected downward at an angle of 30° with the horizontal from the top of the building 170 m high. Its initial speed is 40 m/s. (a)How long will it take before striking the ground? (b) How far from the foot of the building will it strike? (c) At what angle with the horizontal will its strike?

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A body is projected downward at an angle of 30° with the horizontal from the top of the building 170 m
high. Its initial speed is 40 m/s.
(a)How long will it take before striking the ground?
(b) How far from the foot of the building will it strike?
(c) At what angle with the horizontal will its strike?
Transcribed Image Text:A body is projected downward at an angle of 30° with the horizontal from the top of the building 170 m high. Its initial speed is 40 m/s. (a)How long will it take before striking the ground? (b) How far from the foot of the building will it strike? (c) At what angle with the horizontal will its strike?
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