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Homework Statement Estimate the average force exerted by a shot-putter on a 7.5 kg shot if the shot is moved through a distance of 3.0 m and is released with a speed of 11 m/s. Homework Equations F=ma using cos and sin? The Attempt at a Solution not sure how to begin

hrmm ok so i end up with 0.229 = 0 + Vo*sin16 (1.2*cos11 / Vo*cos16) - 1/2(9.8)(1.2*cos11/Vo*cos16)^2 is this right? not sure how to solve for Vo at this point.

Hi thanks for the reply. Which equation are you referring to solve for vo?

Homework Statement A child runs down a 11 degree hill and then suddenly jumps upward at a 16degree angle above the horizontal and lands 1.2 m down the hill as measured along the hill What was the child's initial speed? Homework Equations Projectile motion x = Vx*t y = yo + Vyo*t -...