Answer:
The initial speed of the cork was 1.57 m/s.
Explanation:
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The equation of the horizontal position of the cork in function of time is the following:
x = x0 + v0 · t · cos θ
Where:
x = horizontal position at time t.
x0 = initial horizontal position.
v0 = initial speed of the cork.
t = time.
θ = launching angle.
If we place the origin of the frame of reference at the launching point, then x0 = 0.
We know that at t = 1.25 s, x = 1.50 m. We also know the launching angle so we can solve the equation of horizontal position for the initial speed, v0:
x = v0 · t · cos θ
x / t · cos θ = v0
v0 = 1.50 m / (1.25 s · cos (40.0°)
v0 = 1.57 m/s
The initial speed of the cork was 1.57 m/s.
Answer:
1.57 m/s.
Explanation:
Horizontal velocity = distance/time
= 1.5/1.25
= 1.2 m/s
Vo * CosΘ = Vx
Cos(40) = 1.2/x
= 1.2/cos(40)
= 1.57 m/s.
