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A projectile is fired at a velocity of 50 m/s straight into the air. What is the velocity of the projectile when the objects displacement is 16 meters and headed downward?

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Answer:

the final velocity of the object is 53.04 m/s.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

initial velocity of the projectile, u = 50 m/s

displacement of the object, d = 16 m

let the final velocity of the object = v

Apply the following kinematic equation to determine the final velocity of the projectile.

v² = u² + 2gd

v² = 50² + (2 x 9.8 x 16)

v² = 2813.6

v = √2813.6

v = 53.04 m/s

Therefore, the final velocity of the object is 53.04 m/s.

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