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DR33
Jan17-04, 12:54 PM
A rock is thrown at 25 m/s in a 50 degree angle (horizontal). At what time will the speed reach an angle of + / - 30 degree (horizontal) ??

answer is 1.01s and 2.91s

thx u

himanshu121
Jan17-04, 01:37 PM
Pls Post your try
Hint:Write vector Equation for motion

Generic
Jan17-04, 01:40 PM
lol...

DR33
Jan17-04, 01:46 PM
my try:

Vx = Vxcos Theta
= 25cos50
= 16.07 m/s

Vy = Vysin(theta)t
= (25sin50)t - 4.9tē
= 19.15t - 4.9tē


Vy / Vx = tan30

therefore.. 4.9tē - 19.15t + 9.28 = 0.... doesnt give the right answer :( what Do I do wrong??

Generic
Jan17-04, 01:48 PM
is that equation possible to-do without a Calculator ?

DR33
Jan17-04, 01:53 PM
obvs. not.. look at the answers.. 1.01 & 2.91 s..
If u can get those numbers without a calculator, good luck

Generic
Jan17-04, 01:54 PM
Gimme a min on that one ;)...

himanshu121
Jan17-04, 01:57 PM
You have applied wrong formula for vy

DR33
Jan17-04, 01:58 PM
I really appreciate your help.. but would you mind explaining instaed of giving hints?

Generic
Jan17-04, 01:58 PM
dang (Should have payed attention to my math teacher...)LOL


well i know theres gravity 9.8m/s, air friction,

so vector is 25m/s at 50(Deg)angle
how long it would take for 30(Deg)angle hmmm....

DR33
Jan17-04, 02:00 PM
and the formula I applied is actually Vy = Vysin(theta)t - gtē/2

I just forgot the last part

Generic
Jan17-04, 02:01 PM
didnt your mom tell you not to use Calculators in math ?

Generic
Jan17-04, 02:02 PM
gimme 10mins tops and all figure out the Anwser without a Calculator ;)

himanshu121
Jan17-04, 02:02 PM
Here u have given your try i appreciate and on this network which is an interactive one.

we try to inculcate the habit of problem solving by the poster itself
giving u the answer would defy the process of learning

Still you are welcomed and Pls wait while i give u complete detail

DR33
Jan17-04, 02:03 PM
k.. anyone help?

DR33
Jan17-04, 02:03 PM
ok thx a bunch

himanshu121
Jan17-04, 02:04 PM
OK [:))]

Generic
Jan17-04, 02:04 PM
Sorry DR33 but i think he means your on your own...:(

himanshu121
Jan17-04, 02:06 PM
v_x=25\cos{\theta}=25\cos50
v_y=25\sin50 - 9.8t

Now from gien pro
\frac{v_y}{v_x}=\pm tan30

Generic
Jan17-04, 02:09 PM
i got rejected in a Physics class, seriouly i would not comment on it but, its not helping someone who is dedicating his time on this forum for help.... :|

DR33
Jan17-04, 02:09 PM
ok so therefore

Vx = 16,07 m/s
Vy = 19.15 - 4.9t

Vx / Vy = tan30... solve for t..

doesnt give the right answer :((

answers are 1.01 and 2.91

DR33
Jan17-04, 02:11 PM
n/m, i used 4.9..

wow, thx man
I appreciate

l8er

himanshu121
Jan17-04, 02:12 PM
Originally posted by DR33
ok so therefore

Vx = 16,07 m/s
Vy = 19.15 - 4.9t

Vx / Vy = tan30... solve for t..

doesnt give the right answer :((

answers are 1.01 and 2.91

What look at it again it is not 4.9 its 9.8

chroot
Jan17-04, 02:12 PM
Please post further homework help questions here, in the homework help forum -- not in the general physics forum. Thank you.

- Warren

Generic
Jan17-04, 02:13 PM
um were did my perpetual motion thread go ? (Sorry i am new)

chroot
Jan17-04, 02:14 PM
It went into the Theory Development forum, where it belongs.

- Warren

Generic
Jan17-04, 02:15 PM
ok thx, but its not a theory it works ;)

himanshu121
Jan17-04, 02:19 PM
Dont worry u will enjoy that section more than anything