Kinematics of attacking seagulls

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving the kinematics of a seagull attacking sunbathers by dropping clams. The seagull dives at a speed of 16 m/s at a 40-degree angle, with the vertical distance to the target being 8.5 m. Participants are seeking to determine the time it takes for the projectile to hit the target, focusing on the y-component of motion. Clarification is requested regarding whether "t" refers to the time until impact. The conversation emphasizes understanding the projectile's motion in relation to the given parameters.
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Homework Statement


A flock of seagulls had decided to mount an organized response to the human overpopulation of their favorite beach. One tactic popular among the innovative radicls is bombing the sunbathers with clams. A gull dives with a speed of 16m/sec at an angle of 40 degrees below the horizontal. He releases projectile with his vertical distance above the target, a sunbather's brozned tummy, is 8.5m and scores a bull's-eye


Homework Equations


vi= 16m/s
thata= 40 degrees
yi= 85m
yf= 0m
xi=0m


The Attempt at a Solution


i am trying to figure out what t equals based on the y-component equation
 
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By t do you mean how long it takes the projectile to hit the target? Is that what you're solving for?
 
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