Projectile Motion I think I need some equations

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To solve the projectile motion problem of a ball thrown horizontally from a height of 2500 m with a velocity of 8.0 m/s, the user needs to calculate the time it takes for the ball to fall to the ground using kinematic equations for vertical motion. The horizontal distance can then be determined using the horizontal velocity and the time of flight. The equations provided, such as Vx = ▲x/▲t and ▲X = V0 * ▲t, are relevant for calculating the horizontal distance. The user is encouraged to focus on finding the time of descent first to complete the solution. Understanding both vertical and horizontal components is essential for solving projectile motion problems effectively.
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Im trying to figure out this problem, but I am not sure if I have the equation(s) I need.

"A ball is thrown horizontally out the window of a building with a velocity of 8.0 m/s from a height of 2500 m. How far from the base of the building will the ball land?"

a) 54 m
b) 60 m
c) 90 m
d) 115 m
e) 180 m

The equations I have for the X value (distance in X) include the following:
Vx = ▲x/▲t
▲X = V0 * ▲t
Vfx^2 = Vix^2

Is this all I need to find the answer? Or am I missing some equation(s)?
 
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Im trying to figure out this problem, but I am not sure if I have the equation(s) I need.

"A ball is thrown horizontally out the window of a building with a velocity of 8.0 m/s from a height of 2500 m. How far from the base of the building will the ball land?"

a) 54 m
b) 60 m
c) 90 m
d) 115 m
e) 180 m

The equations I have for the X value (distance in X) include the following:
Vx = ▲x/▲t
▲X = V0 * ▲t
Vfx^2 = Vix^2

Is this all I need to find the answer? Or am I missing some equation(s)?
 
Im trying to figure out this problem, but I am not sure if I have the equation(s) I need.

"A ball is thrown horizontally out the window of a building with a velocity of 8.0 m/s from a height of 2500 m. How far from the base of the building will the ball land?"

a) 54 m
b) 60 m
c) 90 m
d) 115 m
e) 180 m

The equations I have for the X value (distance in X) include the following:
Vx = ▲x/▲t
▲X = V0 * ▲t
Vfx^2 = Vix^2

Is this all I need to find the answer? Or am I missing some equation(s)?
 
Sorry for the TRIPLE posts...my browser was going crazy
 
Find the time it takes to fall using a kinematic in the y direction and then use that to find distance in the xEDIT-wrong thread, someone else answered though
 
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