Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 3.41
Using F = ma — Morin
Physics — Mechanics · projectile_with_wind
Problem
Throwing in the wind *
A ball is thrown horizontally to the right, from the top of a vertical cliff of height h. A wind blows horizontally to the left, and assume (simplistically) that the effect of the wind is to provide a constant force to the left, equal in magnitude to the weight of the ball. How fast should the ball be thrown so that it lands at the foot of the cliff?