A Ball Rolls Over the Edge of a Table with a Horizontal

question 28

Multiple Choice

A ball rolls over the edge of a table with a horizontal velocity v m/s. The height of the table is 1.6 m and the horizontal range of the ball from the base of the table is 20 m. What is the initial speed of the ball?

• A) 9.8 m/s
• B) 20 m/s
• C) 35 m/s
• D) 4.9 m/s
• E) 70 m/s

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Definitions:

Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located in the upper back, part of the shoulder girdle that provides attachment for several muscles.

Anterior Crest

The forward edge or prominent front border of a bone, often referring to the shinbone.

Tibia

A large bone in the lower leg, known as the shinbone, that bears most of the body's weight.

Fibula

A slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting lower leg muscles.