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27 June, 14:54

Ronnie kicks a playground ball with an initial velocity of 16 m/s at an angle of 40° relative to the ground. What is the approximate horizontal component of the initial velocity?

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  1. 27 June, 15:05
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    The horizontal component is calculated as:

    Vhorizontal = V · cos (angle)

    In your case Vhoriontal = 16 · cos (40) = 12.3 m/s

    Answer: 12.3 m/s
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