Relative motion on a conveyor belt

In summary, the problem involves determining the velocity of sand relative to belt B as it lands on belt B. The velocity of belt A is 6.0 ft/s (constant) and the velocity of belt B is 8 ft/s (constant). Using the equation VS/B = VS-VB, the velocity of sand relative to belt B is found to be 20.1 ft/s at an angle of 85.1 degrees. The attempt at a solution involves using trigonometry to find the correct angle for the sand as it leaves belt A and enters belt B, and then using projectile motion analysis to find the velocity 5 ft below when it hits belt B.
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Homework Statement


Belt A conveys sand with a velocity of 6.0 ft/s (constant). The velocity of belt B is 8 ft/s (constant). Determine the velocity of the sand relative to B as it lands on belt B. Answer: VS/B=20.1 ft/s at 85.1 degrees

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Homework Equations



VS/B = VS-VB
(Velocity of sand relative to belt B = velocity of sand as it hits belt B - velocity of belt B)

The Attempt at a Solution



VB=8cos(15°)+8sin(15°) = -7.727[tex]\hat{i}[/tex]+2.071[tex]\hat{j}[/tex](ft/s)

My trouble is with finding VS. I know that on the horizontal section of belt A, the sand's velocity (VS) is -6[tex]\hat{i}[/tex]+0[tex]\hat{j}[/tex](ft/s).

When the sand hits the bend where belt A is not horizontal anymore, but starts to bend into belt B, the velocity of the sand changes.

I think I'm stuck on the trig of what the angle is and how the 5ft contributes to finding the correct angle that the sand runs into belt B.
 
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when the sand leaves the belt A, its in free fall. use projectile motion analysis to find
the velocity 5 ft below, when it hits belt B.
 

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