Math Problem Statement
A cannonball is fired with an initial velocity of 960ft/s at an angle of 30∘ to the horizontal. Find the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity vector of the cannonball.
Round your answers to two decimal places.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Projectile Motion
Trigonometry
Formulas
v_x = v_0 * cos(θ)
v_y = v_0 * sin(θ)
Theorems
Trigonometric decomposition of vectors
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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