Speed acceleration equation help

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving an automobile that slides off a mountain road, falling 60 meters vertically and traveling 76 meters horizontally. Participants express confusion about the appropriate equations to use for calculating the time of fall, initial speed, and acceleration. The problem requires understanding projectile motion, specifically the separation of vertical and horizontal components of motion. A link to relevant equations is provided to assist in solving the problem. Clarity on these concepts is essential for accurately determining the answers to the posed questions.
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Homework Statement



An auto, moving too fast on a horizontal stretch of mountain road, slides off the road, falling into deep snow 60.0 m below the road and 76.0 m beyond the edge of the road.
(a) How long did the auto take to fall?
s
(b) How fast was it going when it left the road? (in m/s and km/h)
m/s
km/h
(c) What was its acceleration 10 m below the edge of the road?


Homework Equations



unsure if there are any

The Attempt at a Solution


I wasnt even sure if I drew the picture correctly, since this is quite confusing for me
if someone could lead me in the right direction with the formulas that would be used
I know that both of these are distances.
 
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