A hiker throws a stone from the upper edge of a vertical cliff. The stone's initial velocity is 25.0 m/s directed at 40.0° with the face of the cliff, as shown in the figure. 77

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A hiker throws a stone from the upper edge of a vertical cliff. The stone's initial velocity is 25.0 m/s
directed at 40.0° with the face of the cliff, as shown in the figure.
Cliff
40.0⁰
25.0 m/s
Ground
The stone hits the ground 3.75 s after being thrown.
How fast is the stone moving just before it hits the ground?
Ignore air friction and express your answer in m/s.
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Transcribed Image Text:A hiker throws a stone from the upper edge of a vertical cliff. The stone's initial velocity is 25.0 m/s directed at 40.0° with the face of the cliff, as shown in the figure. Cliff 40.0⁰ 25.0 m/s Ground The stone hits the ground 3.75 s after being thrown. How fast is the stone moving just before it hits the ground? Ignore air friction and express your answer in m/s. TT
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