How did i get this wrong? launching projectile

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a block launched off a ramp, where the user calculates various velocities and distances but arrives at an incorrect final distance. The user correctly finds the velocity at the end of the ramp to be 8.47 m/s, and calculates vertical and horizontal components of velocity as 4.86 m/s and 6.94 m/s, respectively. However, the total horizontal distance calculated is 10.9 m, while the expected answer is 9.78 m. The user seeks clarification on where the error occurred in their calculations. The thread emphasizes the importance of accurately applying physics equations and considering all forces involved in projectile motion.
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Homework Statement



A block is being launch of a ramp, the length of the ramp is 5m(hypotenuse). The ramp also has a kinetic coefficient of .2 and the block has an initial velocity of 12m/s.


Homework Equations



-Wx-uFn = ma

Velocity equations for finding distance off the ramp

The Attempt at a Solution



ok to find the velocity at the end of the ramp.

-mgsin35-umgcos(35) = ma
15.6 - 1.6 = -7.2 s

V^2 + Vi^2 + 2at(change in x)
V= Square root(12^2 + 2(-7.2)(5))
V at the end of the ramp is 8.47 ms (this was confirm right by the answer sheets)

finding the velocity in all direction

Vy = 4.86 ms
Vx = 6.94 ms
V = 8.47 ms

now for the distance, I am going to find the time it takes for Vy to reach zero

Vyf = Vyi +at
0 = 4.8 + (-9.8)t
t=.49

time it takes for it to fall down
Height of the ramp 2.87
Height of the pojectable when Vy = 0 2.384
total height 5.25

0= 5.25 + 1/2(-9.8)t
T= 1.07s

Total time = 1.57s

x=0+6.94(1.57) = 10.9m

but the actual answer is 9.78

why am i off?
 
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