а. Draw a labelled, scientifically appropriate, diagram of the scenario. b. Calculate the height of the cliff (and the launcher) above the water. С. Calculate the horizontal distance travelled by the projectile. Calculate the velocity of the projectile as it hit the water (this should be given in magnitude and direction). d.

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A launcher sent a projectile horizontally from the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean at 20 ms'. It took 2.5
s before it was seen to hit the water.
a.
Draw a labelled, scientifically appropriate, diagram of the scenario.
b.
Calculate the height of the cliff (and the launcher) above the water.
С.
Calculate the horizontal distance travelled by the projectile.
Calculate the velocity of the projectile as it hit the water (this should be given in
magnitude and direction).
d.
Transcribed Image Text:A launcher sent a projectile horizontally from the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean at 20 ms'. It took 2.5 s before it was seen to hit the water. a. Draw a labelled, scientifically appropriate, diagram of the scenario. b. Calculate the height of the cliff (and the launcher) above the water. С. Calculate the horizontal distance travelled by the projectile. Calculate the velocity of the projectile as it hit the water (this should be given in magnitude and direction). d.
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