How Do You Calculate Projectile Motion in Physics?

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To calculate projectile motion, the initial height, launch speed, and angle are crucial. The object is thrown from a height of 30 m at 5 m/s and 30 degrees, requiring the use of kinematic equations to determine maximum height and horizontal distance. The maximum height can be calculated by finding the vertical component of the initial velocity and applying the appropriate equations. The horizontal distance can be determined by calculating the time of flight and using it with the horizontal velocity. Showing work is essential for understanding the calculations involved.
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An AP physics student is standing on the top of a building 30 m tall. If the student throws an object at a speed of 5m/s at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal, a)what is the object's maximum height and b)how far away from the building does the object hit the ground?

I just need help starting it...therefore I can't really show any work at this point...
 
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An AP physics student is standing on the top of a building 30 m tall. If the student throws an object at a speed of 5m/s at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal, a)what is the object's maximum height and b)how far away from the building does the object hit the ground?

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