You shoot a ball horizontally at 20 m/s from a window 45 m above the ground, a) How long does it take to reach the ground? (calculate in seconds) b) How far will it land from your building? (calculate in meters)

You shoot a ball horizontally at 20 m/s from a window 45 m above the ground, a) How long does it take to reach the ground? (calculate in seconds) b) How far will it land from your building? (calculate in meters)

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter2: Motion

Section2.2: Speed And Velocity

Problem 1PQ: Between two points, which may be greater in magnitude, distance or displacement?

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a) How long does it take to reach the ground? (calculate in seconds)

b) How far will it land from your building? (calculate in meters)

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