A motorcyclist is contemplating a leap from a cliff as shown in the figure below. The cliff stands 5.0 m above the water's surface, and the pool extends horizontally for 18 m. If the motorcyclist aims to clear the pool completely, what is the minimum horizontal velocity required for a successful jump?

• A. 12 m/s
• B. 15 m/s
• C. 18 m/s
• D. 25 m/s

Answer: (C)