An eagle is flying horizontally at a speed of 4.6 m/s when the fish in her talons wiggles loose and falls into the lake 4.2 m below. Calculate the vertical component of the velocity of the fish relative to the water when it hits the water.
Question
Answer:
v = 9.07 m/s
the vertical component of the velocity of the fish relative to the water when it hits the water is 9.07 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
An eagle is flying horizontally at a speed of 4.6 m/s
Initial horizontal velocity uh = 4.6 m/s
Initial vertical velocity uy = 0
Height to fall d = 4.2 m
Acceleration due to gravity g = 9.8 m/s^2
The final vertical velocity of the fish when it hits the water can be calculated using the equation of motion;
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
v^2 = uy^2 + 2gd
uy = 0
v^2 = 2gd
v = √(2gd)
Substituting the given values;
v = √(2×9.8×4.2)
v = 9.073036977771 m/s
v = 9.07 m/s
the vertical component of the velocity of the fish relative to the water when it hits the water is 9.07 m/s