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Projectile motion — Question 58

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QUESTION 58 (5 marks)

A stone is projected horizontally at 18.0 m s−118.0\,\text{m s}^{-1} from the top of a 45.0 m45.0\,\text{m} cliff. Neglect air resistance. Determine the horizontal distance travelled and the magnitude and direction of its velocity immediately before impact.
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