consider the motion of projectile A in vertical direction :
v₀ = initial velocity of projectile A in vertical direction = 0 m/s (since the projectile was launched horizontally)
a = acceleration of the projectile = g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²
t = time of travel for projectile A = 3.0 seconds
Y = vertical displacement of projectile A = height of the cliff = h = ?
using the kinematics equation along the vertical direction as
Y = v₀ t + (0.5) a t²
h = (0) (3.0) + (0.5) (9.8) (3.0)²
h = 44.1 m
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Force = (mass) x (acceleration)
Force = (18 kg) x (3 m/s²) = 54 newtons
As long as you continue pushing the cart with 54 newtons of force,
it will accelerate at 3 m/s².
At the instant you release it, or keep your hands on it but stop pushing,
it will stop accelerating. It'll continue forward at the speed it had when
the 54 newtons of force stopped.
