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pharmmom
Sep 19, 2009, 09:44 AM
Understanding the formula for projectiles from the ground to hit the top of a cliff

Unknown008
Sep 19, 2009, 09:56 AM
There are a couple of formulas for motion, each finding its use in different cases. The symbols I'll make use of are here:

s = displacement
u = initial velocity
v = final velocity
t = time
a = acceleration

1. v = u+at

2. s = ut+\frac12 at^2

3. v^2 = u^2 + 2as

That's all. Now, I assume if angles are included, you know how to break a velocity into vertical and horizontal components.

I hope it answered your question! :)

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