Jana hit a golf ball with an initial velocity of 102 feet per second at an angle of 65 degrees with the horizontal.

After 2 seconds, how far has the ball traveled horizontally?

Question

Jana hit a golf ball with an initial velocity of 102 feet per second at an angle of 65 degrees with the horizontal.

After 2 seconds, how far has the ball traveled horizontally?

isaidavila · Answer

Decompose the velocity vector vertically and horizontally. The horizontal vector is Vcos© so
V1=Vcos65
V1=102*cos65
Distance is velocity times time
D=V1*t
D=Vcos65*2
D=102cos65*2
Just solve

haleyelizabeth2017 · Answer

I don't quite understand..