What is the horizontal distance traveled by a car on a circular hill before returning to the ground?

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A car traveling on a circular hill with a radius of 22 meters loses contact at the top and becomes a projectile. The initial velocity (v) of the car is calculated to be 14.69 m/s. The discussion clarifies that this velocity is not the horizontal distance traveled but rather the speed at which the car leaves the hill. The key question is determining the horizontal distance the car travels before returning to the ground. Understanding the relationship between velocity and projectile motion is essential for solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


A car is traveling on a circular hill of radius 22 meters. When it reaches top of hill, it loses contact with surface and becomes a projectile. How far will it travel horizontally before it returns to ground in meters?



Homework Equations


v=\sqrt{}Rg


The Attempt at a Solution


v=14.69
 
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The problem asks the horizontal distance the car flies from the hill. Is v that distance ? And in what units?

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No, but I figured it out. v is initial velocity in m/s.
 

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