Projectile Motion I think I need some equations

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The discussion revolves around a projectile motion problem involving a ball thrown horizontally from a height of 2500 m with an initial velocity of 8.0 m/s. Participants are exploring the necessary equations to determine how far from the base of the building the ball will land.

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  • Participants are questioning whether the equations they have for calculating horizontal distance are sufficient for solving the problem. They list equations related to horizontal motion and express uncertainty about missing information or additional equations needed.

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Multiple participants have reiterated the same problem statement and expressed confusion about the equations required. One participant suggests finding the time of fall using kinematics in the vertical direction, indicating a potential direction for further exploration.

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There is a repeated emphasis on the need for clarification regarding the equations applicable to the problem, and participants are working within the constraints of the problem as posed without additional context or information.

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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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