Problem: A ball is thrown toward a cliff of height h with a speed of 31 m/s and an angle of 60 above horizontal. It lands on the edge of the cliff 3.6 (Page 80) later.You may want to review (Page 80) . For help with math skills, you may want to review: Resolving Vector Components For general problem-solving tips and strategies for this topic, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of Dock jumping.How high is the cliff?What was the maximum height of the ball?What is the balls impact speed?

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A ball is thrown toward a cliff of height h with a speed of 31 m/s and an angle of 60 above horizontal. It lands on the edge of the cliff 3.6 (Page 80) later.

You may want to review (Page 80) .

For help with math skills, you may want to review:

Resolving Vector Components

For general problem-solving tips and strategies for this topic, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of Dock jumping.

How high is the cliff?

What was the maximum height of the ball?

What is the balls impact speed?

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