Question

A kangaroo hops at an angle of 25° to the horizontal with a velocity of 20 m/s. What is the vertical component of the velocity? A. 8.5 m/s B. 12.5 m/s C. 18 m/s D. 20 m/s

Answer 1

I took the test and got A) 8.5 correct

Answer 2

A. 8.5 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

vᵧ = v sin θ

vᵧ = (20 m/s) (sin 25°)

vᵧ = 8.5 m/s