A ball is moving across a level platform 1.6m above the floor. After rolling off the ball hits the floor 20 from the base of the platform. What is the velocity of the ball as it left the platform? Remember that the platform is level and that the ball is moving horizontally when it leaves the platform.

The correct answer is

35.01 m/s

Explanation:

To solve the question, we note the given variables thus

Height of platform S = 1.6 m

Distance from the platform the ball landed = 20 m

S = ut + 0.5gt² therefore 1.6 = 0.5 * 9.81 * t² or t = 0.57 s

Distance = 20 m = velocity * time

Therefore velocity = Distance / time = 20 m/0.57 s = 35 m/s