Find out the velocity and time

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The discussion centers on calculating the velocity in the x direction and the time taken for a projectile launched at an angle, reaching a maximum height of 2 meters and traveling 30 meters horizontally. The relevant parameters include a mass of 142 grams and a gravitational acceleration of 9.81 m/s². The user seeks clarification on the formulas required to solve for velocity and time, emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of projectile motion principles.

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1. Homework Statement

height in the y direction=2 meters
mass=142grams
gravity/accelaration=9.81m/s2
velocity in the x direction=? we have to find out
time=?? we have to find out
distance=3o meters


2. Homework Equations

we have to find out the velocity and time

3. The Attempt at a Solution

i don't understand it so i need it with the formula and what u did
please i need this before i go to bed so in the next 20 minutes
 
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Your problem is not clear. Is this a projectile being launched at an angle and reaches a maximum height of 2 meters? Or is this a projectile launched horizontally from a height of 2 meters?
 
well my teacher siad that he threw the basebal and it went two meters up and then went 30 meters in the x direction

that's all i know
 

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