
Explanation:
At the top of the tree, the velocity of the pebble is purely horizontal so we can calculate it as


Machines makes work easier by increasing the amount of force that is applied, and changing the direction in which the force is applied !! Hope it helped (p.s. I had this same question)
Of the following...?? Is there more to this question? :)
Answer:
Explanation:
Momentum conservation

Kinetic energy conservation

Solve the system