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The discussion focuses on solving a physics problem involving an automobile that slides off a mountain road, falling 60.0 meters vertically and traveling 76.0 meters horizontally. To determine the time of fall, the initial horizontal velocity, and the acceleration 10 meters below the road, participants are encouraged to apply kinematic equations. Key equations include those related to projectile motion, specifically the time of flight and horizontal distance calculations. The forum provides a link to relevant equations for further assistance.

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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?


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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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