Math Problem Statement
A ball is thrown upwards at an angle of 25° from the roof of a 20.0 m tall building and lands a distance of 25 m from the base of the building. Assume that it is in free-fall throughout. determine the initial speed of the ball in m/s
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Projectile Motion
Kinematics
Trigonometry
Formulas
Horizontal component: vx = v0 * cos(θ)
Vertical component: vy = v0 * sin(θ)
Horizontal motion: x = vx * t
Vertical motion: y = vy * t - (1/2) * g * t^2
Theorems
Equations of Motion in Kinematics
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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