Find Distance Traveled From 40m Height for 20m/s Velocity at 0° Angle

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A ball is thrown from a height of 40 meters with an initial velocity of 20 m/s at a 0° angle. The calculations show that the time of flight is approximately 2.85 seconds, derived from the equation for vertical motion. Using this time in the horizontal motion equation, the horizontal distance traveled is calculated to be 57 meters. The discussion confirms that air resistance is not considered in the calculations. The results are validated by participants in the thread.
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Homework Statement


From a height 40 meters up, one throw a ball with the velocity of 20 m/s. The elevation is 0°. How far does the ball come?

vo = 20 m/s
x = 40 meters
α = 0°
(g=9.82)

Homework Equations



y = v0 × t × sinα - (9.82×t2)/2

x= v0×t×cosα

The Attempt at a Solution


I put what I know in there

40 = 20×t×sin0° - (9.82×t2)/2
=>
80/9.82 = t2
=>
√(80/9.82) = t = 2.85 s (Is that right?)

Then I put all I know in the other formula to get x:
x= v0×t×cosα

x = 20×2.85×cos0°
x=57 meters
(Doesn't that feel a little too short?)

I've no answer to this question and I would be really glad if someone could confirm that this is correct calculated :)
Edit: There's no air resistance
 
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