Calculating Velocity of Water Stream for Archer Fish Target Practice

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The discussion focuses on calculating the required launch velocity of a water stream for an Archer fish to hit a target 2 meters away at a 30-degree angle, with a maximum vertical drop of 3 centimeters. The horizontal motion is characterized by constant velocity, while vertical motion is influenced by gravity. The solution involves separating the x- and y-directions to derive the necessary velocity using projectile motion equations.

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This problem seems to confuse me! If someone helps me with this problem I'll be so grateful!

An Archer fish shoots at a target 2m away, at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. With what velocity must the water stream be launched if it is not to drop mote than 3cm vertically on its path to the target?

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Deal with x- and y-directions separately.
Hint: x-speed is constant.
 

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