Made a small mistake and can't figure out what to do->Projectile motion

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A ball is launched at an angle of 62 degrees with an initial speed of 22 m/s, and the discussion focuses on calculating the distance it travels. The user correctly identifies the initial vertical and horizontal velocity components using trigonometric functions. However, they initially miscalculate the time of flight by using only the time to reach maximum height, which is half the total time. The correct approach involves calculating the time to reach maximum height and then doubling it for total flight time. The user confirms that multiplying the time to reach maximum height by two will yield the correct total time for the projectile's motion.
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[SOLVED] Made a small mistake and can't figure out what to do-->Projectile motion

Homework Statement


Ball is launched at 62 degrees above horizontal at 22 m/s. What distance does the ball travel?


Homework Equations



x=x0+vx0t


The Attempt at a Solution



x0=0
vy0=22 m/s
y0=0
theta=62
vy0=22sin62=19 m/s
vx0=22cos62=10 m/s

but I messed up on my time calculation
t=vy0/gravity.
that's not right. what's the correct time calculation?
 
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t=vy0/gravity.
that's not right. what's the correct time calculation?

this time is to reach the maximum height. Total time is twice this time.
 
ok, so i just need to multiply that value by 2? thank you.
 
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