A player kicks a soccer ball from ground level and sends it flying at an angle of 30 degrees at a speed of 26 m/s. What is the horizontal velocity component of the ball to the nearest tenth of a m/s?
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To find the horizontal velocity component of the ball, we need to calculate the horizontal displacement per unit time.
The horizontal velocity component (Vx) can be determined using the formula: Vx = V * cos(θ)
Where:
V is the magnitude of the initial velocity (26 m/s in this case)
θ is the angle at which the ball is kicked (30 degrees in this case)
First, let's calculate the horizontal velocity component:
Vx = 26 m/s * cos(30°)
Now, we need to find the cosine of 30 degrees.
To use a scientific calculator:
1. Make sure your calculator is set to degree mode.
2. Enter the angle (30)
3. Press the 'cos' button to get the cosine value.
Alternatively, you can use an online calculator, search "cosine of 30 degrees" on a search engine.
Now, let's calculate the horizontal velocity component:
Vx = 26 m/s * cos(30°)
Using a calculator, cos(30°) is approximately 0.866.
Vx = 26 m/s * 0.866
Calculating this gives us:
Vx = 22.516
Rounded to the nearest tenth, the horizontal velocity component of the ball is approximately 22.5 m/s.