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    The End of the Ski Jump - Optimizing Launch Angle

    Thanks!
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    The End of the Ski Jump - Optimizing Launch Angle

    Okay thanks, I'll review my work once I'm home. Also, what do you mean by "binary chop"?
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    The End of the Ski Jump - Optimizing Launch Angle

    Oh okay, all good. Thanks for replying to my thread, though!
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    The End of the Ski Jump - Optimizing Launch Angle

    The angle in respect to the x-axis? Is it because it's initially at zero? Because φ is 35 degrees ... ?
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    The End of the Ski Jump - Optimizing Launch Angle

    Hi Haruspex, I believe it represents the launch angle
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    How Can a Physics Forum Help With Calculus-Based Physics Challenges?

    Hi, I'm Bobby and I'm currently a student at De Anza community college. This quarter I'm enrolled in my first calculus-based physics course which I am having some trouble in, so I thought it would be a good idea to supplement my understanding through this physics forum. I am new to forums so I...
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    The End of the Ski Jump - Optimizing Launch Angle

    Homework Statement A ski jumper leaves the ski track moving in the horizontal direction with a speed of 25.0 m/s as shown in Figure 4.14. The landing incline below her falls off with a slope of 35.0°. Where does she land on the incline? I've attached an image of the problem, my work is below...