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Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion is the velocity at which motion starts. Check FAQs
vpm=vhcos(αpr)
vpm - Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion?vh - Horizontal Component of Velocity?αpr - Angle of Projection?

Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity Example

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Here is how the Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity equation looks like.

30.4003Edit=21.5Editcos(44.99Edit)
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Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
vpm=vhcos(αpr)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vpm=21.5m/scos(44.99°)
Next Step Convert Units
vpm=21.5m/scos(0.7852rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vpm=21.5cos(0.7852)
Next Step Evaluate
vpm=30.4002862031889m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vpm=30.4003m/s

Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity Formula Elements

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Functions
Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion
Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion is the velocity at which motion starts.
Symbol: vpm
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Component of Velocity
Horizontal Component of Velocity is the velocity of the particle which is resolved along horizontal direction.
Symbol: vh
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Projection
Angle of Projection is angle made by the particle with horizontal when projected upwards with some initial velocity.
Symbol: αpr
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion

​Go Initial Velocity of Particle given Vertical Component of Velocity
vpm=vvsin(αpr)
​Go Initial Velocity of Particle given Time of Flight of Projectile
vpm=[g]tpr2sin(αpr)
​Go Initial Velocity given Maximum Horizontal Range of Projectile
vpm=Hmax[g]

Other formulas in Projectile Motion category

​Go Horizontal Component of Velocity of Particle Projected Upwards from Point at Angle
vh=vpmcos(αpr)
​Go Vertical Component of Velocity of Particle Projected Upwards from Point at Angle
vv=vpmsin(αpr)
​Go Time of Flight of Projectile on Horizontal Plane
tpr=2vpmsin(αpr)[g]
​Go Horizontal Range of Projectile
H=vpm2sin(2αpr)[g]

How to Evaluate Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity?

Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity evaluator uses Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion = Horizontal Component of Velocity/cos(Angle of Projection) to evaluate the Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion, Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity formula is defined as a measure of the initial velocity of a particle in terms of its horizontal component of velocity and the angle of projection, providing a fundamental concept in understanding the motion of particles in physics. Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion is denoted by vpm symbol.

How to evaluate Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity, enter Horizontal Component of Velocity (vh) & Angle of Projection pr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity

What is the formula to find Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity?
The formula of Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity is expressed as Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion = Horizontal Component of Velocity/cos(Angle of Projection). Here is an example- 30.40559 = 21.5/cos(0.785223630472101).
How to calculate Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity?
With Horizontal Component of Velocity (vh) & Angle of Projection pr) we can find Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity using the formula - Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion = Horizontal Component of Velocity/cos(Angle of Projection). This formula also uses Cosine function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion-
  • Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion=Vertical Component of Velocity/sin(Angle of Projection)OpenImg
  • Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion=([g]*Time Interval)/(2*sin(Angle of Projection))OpenImg
  • Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion=sqrt(Maximum Horizontal Range*[g])OpenImg
Can the Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity be negative?
No, the Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity?
Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity can be measured.
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