A child rides a toboggan down a hill that
descends at an angle of 18.1� to the horizontal.
The hill is 34.9 m long.
What is the horizontal component of the
child’s displacement?
To find the horizontal component of the child's displacement, we need to use trigonometry. The horizontal component can be found using the equation:
Horizontal component = Length of the hill * cos(angle)
In this case, the length of the hill is given as 34.9 m, and the angle of descent is given as 18.1 degrees.
Now, let's calculate the horizontal component:
Horizontal component = 34.9 m * cos(18.1 degrees)
To get the answer, you can use a scientific calculator or an online calculator to find the cosine of 18.1 degrees and multiply it by 34.9 m. The result will give you the horizontal component of the child's displacement.