kitkat87 said:Homework Statement
Some of the questions in my homework list the velocity either above or below the horizontal. I am confused as to what the difference is.
This is the question:
"A child sitting in a tree throws his apple core from where he is perched (4.0 m high) with a with a velocity of 5.0 m/s [35 DEG above the horizontal], and it hits the ground right next to his friend.
Does that mean it's a 35 DEG angle or does it mean its a 55 DEG angle?
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The Attempt at a Solution
"Above" the horizontal refers to a position or direction that is higher or further away from the horizontal plane, which is the imaginary line that runs parallel to the ground.
"Below" the horizontal refers to a position or direction that is lower or closer to the horizontal plane. It is the opposite of "above" in terms of distance or height from the horizontal line.
Sure, an airplane flying in the sky is above the horizontal, as it is higher than the ground. Similarly, a bird perched on a tree branch would also be considered above the horizontal.
No, the terms "above" and "below" the horizontal are relative and do not refer to a specific angle. It depends on the context and reference point of the object in question.
In physics, the terms "above" and "below" the horizontal are used to describe the direction and magnitude of forces acting on an object. For example, a force acting downwards would be considered below the horizontal, while a force acting upwards would be considered above the horizontal.