An arrow is shot at a target 20 m away. The arrow is shot with a horizontal velocity of 60 m/s. How long is the arrow in the air for, and how far does the arrow drop as it approaches the target?
1 Answer
Nov 28, 2015
(a).
(b).
Explanation:
The horizontal component of velocity is constant so we can say:
Now we use the vertical component of the arrow's motion: