Question

Homer successfully jumps over a canyon. At takeoff, he is a vertical distance h1= 920. m above the canyon floor, and launches himself at an angle theta= 40 degrees. above the horizonal. At landing, he is a vertical distance h2 = 850.m above the canyon floor. and has traveled a horizonal distance d= 93.0 m.

1) Find Homer's initial speed v₀ at takeoff. 2) Find Homer's maximum height above the canyon floor while in flight.

Answer 1