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12 May, 22:04

A slingshot is used to launch a stone horizontally from the top of a 20.0 meter cliff. The stone lands 36.0 meters away. At what speed was the stone launched?

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  1. 12 May, 22:32
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    S = 1/2 x a x t^2

    time taken to drop down t = √2s/a = √ (2 (20) / 9.8) = 2.02 seconds

    time taken to travel horizontally 36 meters = 2.02 s

    velocity = s/t = 36/2.02 = 17.8 m/s
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