Solve for Launch Velocity Components in a Football Field Goal Attempt

[shawonna23]

In a football game a kicker attempts a field goal. The ball remains in contact with the kicker's foot for 0.050 s during which time it experiences an acceleration of 390 m/s2. The ball is launched at an angle of 54° above the ground. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of the launch velocity.

vx = ? m/s
vy = ? m/s

 

[Tide]

I think this should be in the homework section.

 

[Nenad]

$$a = \frac{v - v_o}{t}$$
$$390m/s^2 = \frac{v - 0m/s}{0.050s}$$

I think you know how to do the rest. If you dont, ask away.

 

[shawonna23]

Can u show me how to do the rest of the problem so I can make sure that I'm doing the problem the correct way.

 

[Tide]

Why don't you show us what you're doing then I'm sure someone will be happy to check your work.

 

[HallsofIvy]

Can u show me how to do the rest of the problem so I can make sure that I'm doing the problem the correct way.

Personally, I wouldn't trust an answer given by anyone stupid enough to fall for that!