AP Physics ~ A good jump in the long jump event is

In summary, to calculate the speed needed to jump a distance of 3.7m at an angle of 25° in the long jump event, we can use the equation vf²=vi²+2aY (final velocity squared equals initial velocity squared plus 2 times acceleration times distance in the y-direction). Plugging in the values, we get a final velocity of 13.1m/s. However, it should be noted that this equation is for vertical motion, not horizontal motion as in the long jump. In projectile motion, the time of flight can be found by using the vertical component of the velocity and the range can be found by using the horizontal component of the velocity.
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A good jump in the long jump event is 3.7m. If the jumper leaves the ground at an angle of 25°, what speed must he need to jump the 3.70m distance?

→Could you use this equation: vf²=vi²+2aY aka (final velocity)²= (initial velocity)²+2(acceleration)(distance in the y-direction)
→So, that would be: 0=(vsin25 °)²+2(-9.8)(3.7)∴ v=13.1m/s

Please help me if I am wrong.
 
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Silverbolt said:
A good jump in the long jump event is 3.7m. If the jumper leaves the ground at an angle of 25°, what speed must he need to jump the 3.70m distance?

→Could you use this equation: vf²=vi²+2aY aka (final velocity)²= (initial velocity)²+2(acceleration)(distance in the y-direction)
→So, that would be: 0=(vsin25 °)²+2(-9.8)(3.7)∴ v=13.1m/s

Please help me if I am wrong.

It is in x direction(long jump) not y direction(high jump)
 
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You can't use the formula which you have used.
In the projectile motion, the time of flight can be found by using vertical component of the velocity and the range can be found by using horizontal component of the velocity. Now try to solve the problem.
 

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What is the long jump event in AP Physics?

The long jump event in AP Physics is a track and field event that measures the horizontal distance an athlete can jump from a standing position. It is a combination of speed, strength, and technique.

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A good jump in the long jump event is typically determined by the distance the athlete can jump. In AP Physics, a good jump is considered to be one that maximizes the athlete's velocity and angle of takeoff to achieve the furthest horizontal distance possible.

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