Kinematics: Ball and Flowerpot Above Ground?

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The problem involves kinematics, specifically the motion of two objects: a flowerpot dropped from a height and a ball thrown downward from a lower height. The scenario requires determining if the ball passes the flowerpot before either reaches the ground.

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  • Participants are discussing the initial conditions of both objects, including their heights and velocities. There are inquiries about what the original poster has attempted so far to solve the problem.

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There is a reference to a book answer, which states that the ball does not pass the flowerpot, suggesting a potential discrepancy between the original poster's understanding and the provided solution.

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I have no idea how to do this question. Can some one help

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A flowerpot is dropped from the balcony of an apartment, 28.5m above the ground. At a time of 1 sec after the pot is dropped, a ball is thrown vertically downward from the balcony one story below,26m above the ground. The initial velocity of the ball is 12m/s [down].Does the ball pass the flowerpot before striking the ground? If so, how far above the ground are the two objects when the ball passes the flowetpot.

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btw the answer at the back of the book says NO,7.10m
 
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