How Fast Was the Car Going When It Flew Off the Cliff?

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To determine the speed of the car when it flew off the cliff, first calculate the time it took to fall 32.7 meters using the formula for free fall, which is approximately 2.57 seconds. Given that the car traveled 153 meters horizontally during this time, the speed can be found by dividing the distance by the time. This results in a speed of about 59.6 m/s, which converts to approximately 214.56 km/h. The problem emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between horizontal distance, fall time, and constant speed in physics.
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I have a HW problem that says:

A car drives horizontally off the edge of a cliff that is 32.7 m high. The police at the scene of the accident note that the point of impact is 153 m from the base of the cliff. How fast (in terms of km/h) was the car traveling when it drove off the cliff?

I've worked it out like 10 times. I only have one more chance to get it wrong on my online homework.

Someone please help... :cry:
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