What is the Required Speed for a Successful Long Jump Shot?

[kamran93]

long jump shot is released 1.7 m above the ground, 6.03 m from the base of the basket, which is 3.05 m high. For launch angles of 30° and 60°, find the speed needed to make the basket.

_______m/s (30° launch angle)
_______m/s (60° launch angle)

 

[rl.bhat]

Show relevant equations and your attempts.

 

[kamran93]

okay i tried using speed=meters/seconds
but it didn't work.

so i plugged in into an equation
like v=1/2gt^2

 

[rl.bhat]

Go through your textbook or any site and find the information regarding the projectile motion.