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Homework Statement
An automobile goes down a hill that has the parabolic cross section shown. (see image attached)
Assuming that the horizontal component of the velocity vector has a constant
magnitude v0, determine (a) the expression for the speed of the automobile in
terms of x; and (b) the magnitude and direction of the acceleration.
Homework Equations
y=h(1-x2/b2)
The Attempt at a Solution
I have attached an image
It gives a solution in (a) v0√1+(2hx/b2)2
and (b) 2hv02/b2
How do I proceed in (a) to come to the given solution?