Question

A projectile is fired horizontally off the top of a cliff with an initial velocity of 30 m/s. It hits the ground 2.0 seconds later. How far from the base of the cliff does the projectile land?

Answer 1

The horizontal distance traveled by the projectile is 60 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

initial horizontal velocity of the projectile, Vₓ = 30 m/s

time of the motion of the projectile, t = 2 s

The horizontal distance traveled by the projectile is given by the range of the projection;

X = Vₓt

X = 30 x 2

X = 60 m

Therefore, the horizontal distance traveled by the projectile is 60 m

Therefoe