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Homework Statement
A sprinter moving horizontally takes off from a point 1.0m above the ground and lands 3.0m away. Calculate how fast the sprinter is running.
Homework Equations
Attempted using SUVAT equations but too many unknowns (acceleration and time of travel) to figure out the initial speed.
The Attempt at a Solution
Tried using SUVAT equation as mentioned above but to no avail. Also mgh=½mv² but I think that only works when the object is falling in a straight line and not falling in a curved manner. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you :)