An object moving horizontally approaches an edge of a cliff with the unknown speed v. What is the value of the speed if it lands at the distance d from the foot of the cliff and the height of the cliff is h?

An object moving horizontally approaches an edge of a cliff with the unknown speed v. What is the value of the speed if it lands at the distance d from the foot of the cliff and the height of the cliff is h?

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Chapter3: Vectors And Two-Dimensional Motion

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Problem 51AP: A rocket is launched at an angle of 53.0 above the horizontal with an initial speed of 100. m/s. The...

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unknown speed v. What is the value of the speed if it lands at the
distance d from the foot of the cliff and the height of the cliff is h?

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