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A rock thrown to the right with an initial horizontal velocity of 4 m/s lands after 5

seconds. What horizontal distance has the rock traveled?

User Greg Case
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Answer:

20m

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the equation s=d/t and re arranging it to solve for distance, d=St, where d=distance, s=speed, ant t=time, we can plug in known variables.

d=4*5

d=20m

there is a distance of 20m traveled

User Prasinous
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The horizontal distance traveled by the rock is 20 m

For horizontal motion, we use the formula below

⇒ Formula

s = vt.................... equation 1

⇒ Where

  • S = horizontal distance traveled by the rock
  • v = velocity of the rock
  • t = time

From the question,

⇒ Given:

  • v = 4 m/s
  • t = 5 seconds

⇒ Substitute these values into equation 1

  • s = 4×5
  • s = 20 m

Hence, The horizontal distance traveled by the rock is 20 m

Learn more about horizontal motion here:

User WoodenKitty
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