A rocket follows a path givent by y=x-1/40 x^3(in miles). The horizontal velocity is given by Vx=x, find the Magnitude and the Direction of the velocity when the rocket hits the ground (assuming level terrain) if time is in minutes. The magnitude is approximately ? miles per minute (rounded the final answer to one decimal point. Round all intermediate values to two decimal places as needed. The direction of the velocity is in degrees.

A rocket follows a path givent by y=x-1/40 x^3(in miles). The horizontal velocity is given by Vx=x, find the Magnitude and the Direction of the velocity when the rocket hits the ground (assuming level terrain) if time is in minutes. The magnitude is approximately ? miles per minute (rounded the final answer to one decimal point. Round all intermediate values to two decimal places as needed. The direction of the velocity is in degrees.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

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Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46P: Vector A has x and y components of 8.70 cm and 15.0 cm, respectively; vector B has x and y...

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