The horizontal component of the velocity of the ball is calculated by multiplying the speed by the cosine of the given angle.
x-component of speed = (31 m/s)(cos 35°)
= 25.39 m/s
Thus, the horizontal velocity component of the ball is 25.39 m/s.
Answer:
454,320 joules
Explanation:
The work done on an object is equal to its change in kinetic energy: Change in KE = F × d.
Plug the values for F and d into the formula and solve:
Change in KE = 2,524 × 180
= 454,320 joules
The roller coaster gains 454,320 joules of energy from the work done on it by the chain.