Question

a projectile is shot horizontally from the edge of a cliff, 230m above the ground. the projectile lands 300m from base of the cliff​

Answer 1

Answer:

The time taken by the projectile to hit the ground is 6.85 sec.

Explanation:

Given that,

Vertical height of cliff = 230 m

Distance = 300 m

Suppose, determine the time taken by the projectile to hit the ground.

We need to calculate the time

Using second equation of motion

$s=ut+\dfrac{1}{2}gt^2$

Where, s = vertical height of cliff

u = initial vertical velocity

g = acceleration due to gravity

Put the value in the equation

$230=0+\dfrac{1}{2}\times9.8\times t^2$

$t=\sqrt{\dfrac{230\times2}{9.8}}$

$t=6.85 sec$

Hence, The time taken by the projectile to hit the ground is 6.85 sec.