Horizontal and vertical velocity components

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To find the vertical component of the dolphin's velocity, the horizontal velocity of 7.7 m/s and the angle of 32° are used. The equation for the horizontal component, cos(32°) = (7.7 m/s) / hypotenuse, indicates a need to calculate the hypotenuse first. The incorrect attempt at the vertical component was 4.63 m/s, suggesting a miscalculation. Providing full calculations will help identify errors and facilitate assistance in solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement


A dolphin leaps out of the water at an angle of 32° above the horizontal. The horizontal component of the dolphin's velocity is 7.7 m/s. Find the magnitude of the vertical component of the velocity.


Homework Equations


Vy=V0y + ayt


The Attempt at a Solution


4.63 m/s is incorrect.

cos(32 degrees) = (7.7 m/s) / hypotenuse
 
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Hi IAmSparticus! :wink:

Show us your full calculations, and then we can see what went wrong, and we'll know how to help! :smile:
 

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