Answer:
V₀ₓ = 9.2 m/s
Nearest answer:
D) 8.9 m/s
Explanation:
First we find the time taken by the pumpkin to hit the car. For that purpose we apply 2nd equation of motion to the pumpkin:
h = V₀y t + (1/2)gt²
where,
h = height of building = 10.4 m
V₀y = vertical component of initial speed = 0 m/s
t = time = ?
g = 9.8 m/s²
Therefore,
10.4 m = (0 m/s)(t) + (1/2)(9.8 m/s²)t²
t² = (10.4 m)(2)/(9.8 m/s²)
t = √[2.122 s²]
t = 1.45 s
Now, we analyze horizontal motion for horizontal component of initial velocity. We assume air friction to be zero so that the horizontal motion is uniform. Therefore,
s = V₀ₓ t
where,
s = horizontal distance between building and car = 13.4 m
V₀ₓ = Horizontal Component of Initial Velocity = ?
Therefore,
13.4 m = V₀ₓ(1.45 s)
V₀ₓ = 13.4 m/1.45 s
V₀ₓ = 9.2 m/s
