Solving a Physics Project: Need Help!

  • Thread starter Thread starter barry89
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Physics Project
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on a physics project involving a launcher set at a height of 0.99 meters, which propels a ball to varying distances: 1.478 meters for short, 2.281 meters for medium, and 3.058 meters for long. The user seeks assistance in calculating the time of flight and initial velocity of the projectile. Participants emphasize the need for additional details regarding the experimental setup, such as launch angles and methods used to measure distances, to provide accurate guidance.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of projectile motion principles
  • Familiarity with kinematic equations
  • Basic knowledge of measurement techniques in physics
  • Ability to interpret experimental data
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the kinematic equations for projectile motion
  • Learn how to calculate initial velocity using distance and time
  • Explore the concept of launch angles and their effect on projectile trajectories
  • Study methods for measuring time of flight in projectile experiments
USEFUL FOR

Students struggling with physics concepts, particularly those working on projectile motion experiments, as well as educators looking for ways to explain these principles effectively.

barry89
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
alright I am completely clueless and i have a project due soon.. its some retarded lab thing.. ok we set this launcher thing .99 m then we shot a ball out of it.. the average distance was 1.478 for short

2.281 for medium

and 3.058 for long

i need to find the time and initial velocity

please help.. i feel really stupid.. but physics is like my worst subject

so any kind of equation.. a push in the right direct.. something
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
You have not provided enough information for us to help you.

What do you mean by ".99m"?

How did you get the short, medium and long ranges? Did you change an angle? What did you change.

PLease provide a better explaintion of the experiment. Assume that we have never seen the appartus or read the lab discription, 'cus we haven't.
 
nevermind sorry to bug you
 

Similar threads

Advice needed for producing a water powered car model project
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Is the Physics in the Avengers' Shield Collision Scene Accurate?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Physics involved in an egg-drop project
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
6K
Struggling to Invent? Need Ideas for Your Physics Project?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
Grade 11 Physics: Motion project help/ideas?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
6K
Help I made a physics problem for a project
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
2K
Other Need advice regarding choosing my master's research project in theoretical physics and applied maths
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Help science project due tomorrow - Figure Skater Jump
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Physics Car Project: Honors Physics Student Seeks Ideas & Help
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
7K
Graduate Need guidance for using and understanding NuShellX
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K