A pine cone falls straight down from a pine tree growing on a 25∘ slope. The pine cone hits the ground with a speed of 15 m/s. What is the component of the pine cone's impact velocity parallel to the ground? (m/s). What is the component of the pine cone's impact velocity perpendicular to the ground? (m/s).

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A pine cone falls straight down from a pine tree growing on a 25∘ slope. The pine cone hits the ground with a speed of 15 m/s.

  • What is the component of the pine cone's impact velocity parallel to the ground? (m/s).
  • What is the component of the pine cone's impact velocity perpendicular to the ground? (m/s).
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