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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@amistre64 helpp pleasee

OpenStudy (amistre64):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@amistre64

OpenStudy (amistre64):

thats whre i was going yes

OpenStudy (amistre64):

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

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