A stone is projected horizontally from the top of a high cliff with a speed of

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A stone is projected horizontally from the top of a

20\,\text{m}

high cliff with a speed of

15\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

. Neglecting air resistance and taking

g=9.8\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

, how far from the base of the cliff will the stone land? (a)

20\,\text{m}

(b)

34\,\text{m}

(c)

30\,\text{m}

(d)

26\,\text{m}