SOLUTION: A ball is kicked with velocity of 18m/s at an angle of 15° with the ground What is the magnitude of the velocity of the balls forward motion.? to the nearest metre per second.

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Question 1168631: A ball is kicked with velocity of 18m/s at an angle of 15° with the ground What is the magnitude of the velocity of the balls forward motion.? to the nearest metre per second.
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Answer by ikleyn(52879) About Me  (Show Source):
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    The horizontal component of the ball is  18*cos(15°).

Use your calculator to get a numerical value.