Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Motion in Two and Three Dimensions - Problems - Page 85: 33c

Answer

$v_{x}=161\ m/s.$

Work Step by Step

We use the discussion of part (a). The horizontal component of velocity remains unchanged, ( from release to just before impact) We have found $ v_{0}=202m/s$, $\theta=-37^{o}$ $v_{x}=v_{0}\cos\theta_{0}$ $=(202m/s)\cos(-37.0^{o})$ $=161m/s.$
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