Crickets Chirpy and Milada jump from the top of a vertical cliff. Chirpy just dr

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Crickets Chirpy and Milada jump from the top of a vertical cliff. Chirpy just drops and reaches the ground in 3.10 s , while Milada jumps horizontally with an initial speed of 85.0 cm/s .

Part A

How far from the base of the cliff will Milada hit the ground? Ignore air resistance.

Crickets Chirpy and Milada jump from the top of a vertical cliff. Chirpy just drops and reaches the ground in 3.10 s , while Milada jumps horizontally with an initial speed of 85.0 cm/s .

Part A

How far from the base of the cliff will Milada hit the ground? Ignore air resistance.

Explanation / Answer

Both land after the same time t = 3.10 sec

Vo = 85 cm/s = 0.85 m/s

d = Vo*t

d = 0.85 m/s x 3.10 s

d = 2.635 m          ........Milada's horizontal displacement

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