A Child Throws a Ball with an Initial Speed of 8.0

question 97

Short Answer

A child throws a ball with an initial speed of 8.0 m/s at an angle of 40° above the
horizontal. The ball leaves her hand 1.0 m above the ground and experiences no
appreciable air resistance as it moves.
(a) How far from where the child is standing does the ball hit the ground?
(b) How long is the ball in flight before it hits the ground?
(c) What is the magnitude of the ball's velocity just before it hits the ground?

---

Definitions:

Merit System

An approach to compensation where employee pay increases are based on performance evaluations, aiming to reward talent and hard work.

Gain-Sharing Plans

A performance-based compensation strategy where employees receive additional financial bonuses based on improvements in the company's productivity or achievements.

Bonus Payout

An additional financial compensation awarded to employees, often based on performance or as a part of a special recognition.

Profit-Sharing Plan

A corporate program in which a company shares a portion of its profits with its employees, typically in the form of a bonus or retirement contribution.