The time of flight for a golf ball launched at an initial velocity (Vi) of 40 m/s and an angle of 35 degrees can be calculated using projectile motion equations. The key formula involves breaking down the initial velocity into its vertical component and determining the time to reach the peak height, where vertical velocity becomes zero. The total time of flight is twice this duration, as the ascent and descent times are equal in ideal conditions without air resistance.
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shobb said:Homework Statement
What is the time of flight of a golf ball? The Vi=40 m/s, the angle is 35 degrees, and the mass is .046kg.
Homework Equations
I'm assuming I need to use [tex] v = v_0 + a t[/tex] but I don't know the final velocity or how to get it.
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm totally stuck