How Do You Solve Projectile Motion Problem #2?

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A projectile motion problem involves a girl throwing a rock from a building with an initial velocity of 25 m/s, which hits the ground after 3 seconds. The calculations provided estimate the horizontal distance from the base of the building as 75 meters, the building height as 45 meters, and the impact velocity as approximately 39.05 m/s at an angle of 50.19 degrees below the horizontal. However, using 9.8 m/s² for gravity instead of 10 m/s² may yield more accurate results for the building height and impact velocity. Overall, the answers are generally acceptable, with some minor adjustments suggested for precision.
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Please help! projectile motion problem #2

Homework Statement


A girl throws a rock straight out form the roof of a building. the rock has a velocity of 25 m/s when it leaves the girl's hand, and the rock hits the ground 3 seconds later.
1. how far from the bas e of the building does the rock land?
2. how tall is the building?
3. with what velocity does teh rock hit the ground?
4. how far from the top of the builidng does the rock land?



Homework Equations



d=vit + (1/2)at2
c2= a2 + b2
tan theta= opp/adj
a=(vf-vi)/t

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm unsure if my answers are correct. however, I tried and this is what i got
1. 75m
2. 45m
3. 39.05 m/s at 50.19o below ground
4. 87.46m (this is the one I'm really unsure about)

all help and inputs are greatly appreciated. thank you for your time and efforts.
 
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phys1618 said:

Homework Statement


A girl throws a rock straight out form the roof of a building. the rock has a velocity of 25 m/s when it leaves the girl's hand, and the rock hits the ground 3 seconds later.
1. how far from the bas e of the building does the rock land?
2. how tall is the building?
3. with what velocity does teh rock hit the ground?
4. how far from the top of the builidng does the rock land?



Homework Equations



d=vit + (1/2)at2
c2= a2 + b2
tan theta= opp/adj
a=(vf-vi)/t

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm unsure if my answers are correct. however, I tried and this is what i got
1. 75m
2. 45m
3. 39.05 m/s at 50.19o below ground
4. 87.46m (this is the one I'm really unsure about)

all help and inputs are greatly appreciated. thank you for your time and efforts.

For 2, if you used 10 as acceleration of gravity then that would be correct. But the more correct answer would use gravity as 9.8m/s2

I get a different answer for 3 by about 7 degrees but I think that may have to do with your treatment of part 2. I would guess your method is ok.
Part 4 is good enough for Government work.

Cheers.
 
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