A Football Player's Final Velocity
What is the final velocity of the ball when it hits the ground, given that a football player kicks a ball at a 30° angle from the ground with an initial velocity of 15 m/s?
The final velocity of the ball can be determined by calculating the time of flight and using the equation of motion.
Calculation of Time of Flight:
T = (2 * 15 * sin 30) / 9.8 T = 1.5 sec
Calculation of Final Velocity:
Using the equation of motion: v = u + gt Plugging in the values: v = 15 + (9.8 * 1.5) v = 29.7 m/sTherefore, the final velocity of the ball when it hits the ground is 29.7 m/s.