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Intro to Projectile Motion: Horizontal Launch
5. Projectile Motion / Intro to Projectile Motion: Horizontal Launch / Problem 5

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?

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