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

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The discussion focuses on calculating the horizontal distance traveled by a ball thrown from a height of 40 meters with an initial velocity of 20 m/s at a 0° angle. Using the equations of motion, the time of flight was determined to be approximately 2.85 seconds. Subsequently, the horizontal distance was calculated to be 57 meters, assuming no air resistance. The calculations were confirmed as correct by participants in the discussion.

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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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Looks good to me.
 
Doc Al said:
Looks good to me.

I hope so. Thanks for checkin' it :)
 

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