A flying squirrel projects itself horizontally off a building at a speed of 10 m/s.  If it takes him 3 seconds to reach the ground. What is the squirrel’s final ***horizontal*** velocity right before it lands?


To find the squirrel's final **horizontal** velocity right before it lands, we can analyze the situation carefully:

- In projectile motion, the horizontal velocity remains **constant** (if we ignore air resistance). This is because there is no horizontal force acting on the squirrel, so no acceleration in the horizontal direction.

Given:
- Initial horizontal velocity = \( 10 \, \text{m/s} \)
- Time of flight = \( 3 \, \text{seconds} \)

Since there is no horizontal acceleration, the final horizontal velocity right before landing will be the same as the initial horizontal velocity.

Thus, the final horizontal velocity is:
\[
v_{\text{horizontal}} = 10 \, \text{m/s}
\]

Would you like details on the vertical velocity or other aspects of this problem?

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Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

1. What would be the squirrel's final **vertical** velocity right before it lands?
2. How far horizontally does the squirrel travel in 3 seconds?
3. What is the total time of flight for a projectile launched horizontally from a different height?
4. How would air resistance affect the squirrel's horizontal velocity?
5. Can you calculate the squirrel's final speed (considering both horizontal and vertical velocities)?

**Tip:** In projectile motion, horizontal and vertical components are independent of each other, with gravity only affecting the vertical motion.

A flying squirrel projects itself horizontally off a building at a speed of 10 m/s. If it takes him 3 seconds to reach the ground. What is the squirrel’s final horizontal velocity right before it lands?

Learn how to calculate the final horizontal velocity of a squirrel projecting itself horizontally at 10 m/s and landing after 3 seconds. This problem explores key concepts of projectile motion, including horizontal velocity and its constancy. Suitable for students in Grades 9-11.

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