A ski jumper starts from rest 55.0 m above the ground on a frictionless track and flies off the track at an angle of 45.0° above the horizontal and at a height of 15.5 m above the ground. Neglect air resistance. (a) What is her speed when she leaves the track? m/s (b) What is the maximum altitude she attains after leaving the track? m (c) Where does she land relative to the end of the track?

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A ski jumper starts from rest 55.0 m above the ground on a frictionless track and flies off the track at an angle of 45.0° above the horizontal and at a height of
15.5 m above the ground. Neglect air resistance.
(a) What is her speed when she leaves the track?
m/s
(b) What is the maximum altitude she attains after leaving the track?
m
(c) Where does she land relative to the end of the track?
Transcribed Image Text:A ski jumper starts from rest 55.0 m above the ground on a frictionless track and flies off the track at an angle of 45.0° above the horizontal and at a height of 15.5 m above the ground. Neglect air resistance. (a) What is her speed when she leaves the track? m/s (b) What is the maximum altitude she attains after leaving the track? m (c) Where does she land relative to the end of the track?
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