A ball is kicked from a tower (50m) at a speed of 20m/s. How far away does the ball hit the ground?

time is equal to time in free fall i.e. 50m=0.5gt^2 -> t=root(50m*2/g)=1.019s

horizontal distance is then tv= 1.019s20m/s=20.38m

EG

Related Physics A Level answers

All answers ▸

Give an example of 3 different types of radiation stating their make up, penetration and ionising effect.


describe how a microwave oven works (EM waves + thermal physics)


Explain why a transformer is used in electrical power lines.


Compare and contrast elastic and inelastic collisions