QuestionA golf ball is hit at 130 ft/s at . Find using . Round to two decimal places.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The initial velocity of the golf ball is130 feet per second.
. The inclination of the hit is to the horizontal.
3. The height of the golf ball is given by the function where is the horizontal distance that the golf ball has traveled.
STEP 2
We are asked to find the value of . This means we need to substitute into the function .
STEP 3
First, calculate the value of .
So, the equation becomes
STEP 4
Next, calculate the value of .
So, the equation becomes
STEP 5
Now, calculate the value of .
So, the equation becomes
STEP 6
Calculate the value of .
So, the equation becomes
STEP 7
Finally, calculate the value of .
So, feet.
This value represents the height of the golf ball when it has traveled a horizontal distance of400 feet.
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