Snowboard jumping, hint/push in right direction

[Daniiel]

Homework Statement

A snowboarder knows to jump before reaching a downward slope.
The launch speed of the jump is 38km/h and launch angle 9 degrees.
The initial course is smooth and flat and the steeper track has a declining slope of 11.3degrees.

a..
If the snowboarder jumps before reaching the slope he lands on the top portion of the steeper track.
In the landing find the angle between the snowboarders path and the slope.
b..
If the snowboarder jumps at the edge of the steeper track, how far below the launch level will he land and at what angle?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

So far I am completely stumped on how to do this
I've tried making vectors to describe the magnitude of the jump for part B by converting the velocity to m/s then using gravity as the downward force but they never end up making any sense.
I don't really understand what the question means in part A "the angle between his path and the slope".
I remember there being velocity formulas which involved angles but i can't find them in this textbook.

Would i be able to have a hint on how i can solve a and b?
The formulas or first step or anything?
The hardest part for me is getting started
Thanks in advance

 

[anathema]

for your helpHi there,

For part A, you will need to use trigonometry to find the angle between the snowboarder's path and the slope. This can be done by drawing a diagram and labeling the relevant angles and sides. From there, you can use the trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent) to find the angle.

For part B, you can use the kinematic equations to solve for the distance and angle at which the snowboarder will land. You will need to use the launch speed and angle, as well as the acceleration due to gravity, to find the final velocity and position of the snowboarder.

I would suggest reviewing your trigonometry and kinematics concepts, and then try to apply them to this problem. Remember to draw a diagram and label all the relevant information before starting to solve. Good luck!