Question

Annie Edson Taylor was the first person to survive a “ride” over Niagara Falls in a barrel. On a day when the water is flowing relatively gently, water in the Niagara River moves horizontally at 5 m/s before shooting over the Falls, which are 53 meters high. (ONLY SOLVE FOR PART C)

1. If we ignore air resistance, how long does it take for the barrel to reach the bottom of the Falls? (t=3.29s)
2. How far horizontally will the barrel travel before reaching the bottom? (x=16.5m)
3. Speedboat Amy wants to be the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a motorboat. She travels down the river with at a speed of 30 m/s. Would she hit the water before, after, or at the same time as Annie?

Answer 1