Calculating Velocity of Water Stream for Archer Fish Target Practice

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Start date Sep 23, 2005
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To calculate the velocity of the water stream for the Archer fish, the problem involves determining the necessary launch speed to hit a target 2 meters away while maintaining a vertical drop of no more than 3 centimeters. The horizontal motion is analyzed using constant speed, while the vertical motion is influenced by gravity. The angle of launch is 30 degrees, which affects both the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity. By applying kinematic equations separately for the x and y directions, the required launch velocity can be derived. Accurate calculations will ensure the water stream reaches the target effectively within the specified vertical drop limit.

Sep 23, 2005

Janani

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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Sep 24, 2005

Päällikkö

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

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