if a ball is kicked with an initial horizontal velocity of 60m/s and an inital vertical velocity of 30 m/s, what is its angle of projection. please show steps with detailed explanation! Thank you!

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anonymous · Answer

@amistre64  helpp pleasee

amistre64 · Answer

we have an x and y defined for us .... which trig function would be most appropriate?

anonymous · Answer

idm not to sure cant i just plug into my calc tan-1 (vy/vx)

anonymous · Answer

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amistre64 · Answer

thats whre i was going yes

amistre64 · Answer

tan(a) = y/x

therefore:  a = tan^-1(y/x)