Projectile Motion - confirmation on answer(s) needed

In summary, a marble rolls off a table with a horizontal velocity of 1.93m/s and onto the floor. The table is 76.5cm above the ground and air resistance is negligible. Using equations for displacement, time, and velocity, we can determine that the ball was in the air for 0.395 seconds, traveled 0.762m horizontally, and had a final velocity of 4.32m/s [63° above the ground]. The textbook's answer of 4.3m/s [64° below horizontal] is essentially the same, just rounded to one decimal place.
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Homework Statement


"A marble rolls off a table with a horizontal velocity of 1.93m/s and onto the floor. The table is 76.5cm above the ground. Air resistance is negligible.
Find the horizontal distance, the air time and the final velocity."

Homework Equations


Δdy=ViyΔt + 0.5ayΔt2
Rearranged: √(2Δdy/ay) = Δt *Equation A*

VconstxΔt=Δdx *Equation B*

Vfy2 = √(2ayΔdy) *Equation C*

The Attempt at a Solution


Use equation A to find Δt, substituting in the variables gives 0.395 seconds. Therefore the ball was in the air 0.395 seconds.

Use equation B to find horizontal distance, substituting in the variables gives 0.762m [F]

Use equation C to find the final vertical velocity, which ends up being 3.87m/s [D]

Now since I know the final vertical velocity (3.87m/s downward) and the final horizontal velocity (1.93m/s [F], it remains constant since there is no air resistance) I can find the final velocity and its angle using pythagorean and trig.

The final velocity is 4.32m/s [63° above the ground] after those calculations. Is that correct? My textbook has 4.3m/s [64° below horizontal] which is oddly worded and doesn't seem to be the same.
 
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The textbook just rounded to 1 decimal place, the value looks the same. The velocity is downwards, "below horizontal".
 

1. What is projectile motion?

Projectile motion is the motion of an object that is launched into the air and moves along a curved path due to the influence of gravity. It is a combination of horizontal and vertical motion.

2. What factors affect projectile motion?

The factors that affect projectile motion include the initial velocity, angle of launch, air resistance, and the force of gravity. These factors can influence the range, height, and time of flight of the projectile.

3. How is the trajectory of a projectile calculated?

The trajectory of a projectile can be calculated using mathematical equations that take into account the initial velocity, angle of launch, and force of gravity. These equations use principles of trigonometry and kinematics to determine the path of the projectile.

4. Can you provide an example of projectile motion in real life?

One example of projectile motion in real life is when a football is kicked into the air. The football follows a curved path due to gravity and air resistance, and eventually returns to the ground. Another example is a ball rolling off the edge of a table and falling to the ground.

5. How does projectile motion relate to Newton's laws of motion?

Projectile motion relates to Newton's laws of motion in that it follows the laws of motion described by Newton's first and second laws. The initial velocity of the projectile is determined by the force applied to it, and the projectile continues to move in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force, such as gravity.

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