Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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Chapter 3, Problem 20P
(a)
To determine
Theposition vector of the athlete .
(b)
To determine
The vector velocity components of the athlete at the takeoff point.
(c)
To determine
An athlete jump maximum distance in horizontally.
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