Complex Kinematic problem for grade 12 phyiscs

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To determine the minimum speed necessary for a motorcyclist to clear a 48m wide gorge with a 15-degree upward slope and a 5.9m drop on the far side, projectile motion equations are essential. The initial velocity can be calculated using the range formula for projectile motion, considering both the horizontal distance and the vertical height difference. Key equations include the horizontal range equation and the vertical motion equations, which account for gravitational acceleration. The angle of launch and the height difference significantly influence the required speed. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving this complex kinematic problem.
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a daredevil motorcyclist attempts to leap a 48m wide gorge. At the side where the cyclist starts, the ground slopes upward at an angle of 15 degree. beyond the far rim, the ground is level and is 5.9m below the near rim. what is the minimum speed necessary for the cyclist to clear the gorge
 
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