The velocity is given by:
V = √(Vx²+Vy²)
V = velocity, Vx = horizontal velocity, Vy = vertical velocity
Given values:
Vx = 6m/s, Vy = 12m/s
Plug in and solve for V:
V = √(6²+12²)
V = 13.42m/s
Now find the direction:
θ = tan⁻¹(Vy/Vx)
θ = angle of velocity off horizontal, Vy = vertical velocity, Vx = horizontal velocity
Given values:
Vx = 6m/s, Vy = 12m/s
Plug in and solve for θ:
θ = tan⁻¹(12/6)
θ = 63.4°
The resultant velocity is 13.42m/s at an angle of 63.4° off the horizontal.
