A movie stunt driver on a motorcycle can fly over a wide ditch with certain angle and initial speed. However, if he speeds horizontally, will he crosses this ditch? Consider his motion as projectile, and the two sides of ditch have equal altitude. Yes, he will if his initial velocity is big enough No, theoretically he will never cross this ditch It depends on the weather condition It depends on how powerful of his motorcycle

A movie stunt driver on a motorcycle can fly over a wide ditch with certain angle and initial speed. However, if he speeds horizontally, will he crosses this ditch? Consider his motion as projectile, and the two sides of ditch have equal altitude. Yes, he will if his initial velocity is big enough No, theoretically he will never cross this ditch It depends on the weather condition It depends on how powerful of his motorcycle

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter4: Motion In Two And Three Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 39P: A projectile is launched at an angle of 30 and lands 20 s later at the same height as it was...

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