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Medgirl314
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Homework Statement
An arrow is fired horizontally off a cliff. The initial speed of the arrow is 280 ft/s and the arrow lands 400 feet from the base of the cliff. How high is the cliff?
Homework Equations
t=x/v
y=1/2(a)(t^2)
The Attempt at a Solution
I did the horizontal component first.
xinitial=400
a=0
vinital=280 ft/s
x=vt
t=x/v
t=400/280
t=1.43 s
Vertical:
t=1.43 s
a=9.8 m/s^2
y0=0
y=?
y=1/2(a)(t^2)
y=1/2(9.8)(1.43)^2
y=9.8(2.04)^2
y=20 ft tall.
Is this correct? If so, why didn't I have to half my answer?
Thanks in advance!