How far above the top of a fence?

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In summary, a 0.4 kg ball is kicked at 19 m/s at a 61 degree angle above the horizon towards a fence 20 m away. The top of the fence is 12 m high and the ball is in contact with the kicker's foot for 0.04 seconds. The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2. Using this information, we can calculate the average net force exerted on the ball during the kick, which is 190 N. The time it takes for the ball to reach the plane of the fence is 2.17 seconds and the vertical component of the velocity at that point is -4.69 m/s. We can also determine that the ball will pass
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A ball of mass 0.4 kg, initially at rest, is
kicked directly toward a fence from a point
20 m away, as shown below.
The velocity of the ball as it leaves the
kicker’s foot is 19 m/s at angle of 61 ◦ above
the horizontal. The top of the fence is 12 m
high. The kicker’s foot is in contact with the
ball for 0.04 s. The ball hits nothing while in
flight and air resistance is negligible.
The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2

1. Determine the magnitude of the average
net force exerted on the ball during the kick.
Answer in units of N.

2. Determine the time it takes for the ball to reach the plane of the fence. Answer in units of s.

3. Hint: Consider the diameter of the ball to be
negligible. How far above the top of fence will the ball
pass? Answer in units of m.

4. What is the vertical component of the velocity
when the ball reaches the plane of the fence?
Answer in units of m/s.

I have gotten all of the parts except 3. I have tried submitting .969, 1.148, and .8377 nut they are all wrong

1 is 190
2 is 2.1739
4 is -4.68649

THESE THREE ARE RIGHT FOR SURE. I SUBMITTED THEM
 
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What's the height of the ball as a function of time?
 
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noaster said:
A ball of mass 0.4 kg, initially at rest, is
kicked directly toward a fence from a point
20 m away, as shown below.
The velocity of the ball as it leaves the
kicker’s foot is 19 m/s at angle of 61 ◦ above
the horizontal. The top of the fence is 12 m
high. The kicker’s foot is in contact with the
ball for 0.04 s. The ball hits nothing while in
flight and air resistance is negligible.
The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2

1. Determine the magnitude of the average
net force exerted on the ball during the kick.
Answer in units of N.

2. Determine the time it takes for the ball to reach the plane of the fence. Answer in units of s.

3. Hint: Consider the diameter of the ball to be
negligible. How far above the top of fence will the ball
pass? Answer in units of m.

4. What is the vertical component of the velocity
when the ball reaches the plane of the fence?
Answer in units of m/s.

I have gotten all of the parts except 3. I have tried submitting .969, 1.148, and .8377 nut they are all wrong


I am not sure how you got those values but I get something different

Find the time to reach the fence (using the motion along X). Then plug that time in the Y equation.
 
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I agree with your time of 2.17 s. I got 12.9 - 12 for the height, which agrees with your first answer to my 1 digit accuracy. I suspect the difficulty is in accuracy. That 12.9 - 12 kills two digits of accuracy so if you need 3 digit accuracy in the final answer you need to do everything to 5 or 6 digits. Even g = 9.81 doesn't cut it.
 

1. How do you measure the distance above the top of a fence?

The distance above the top of a fence can be measured using a measuring tape or ruler. You can also use a laser distance measurer for more accurate measurements.

2. Does the height of the fence affect the distance above it?

Yes, the height of the fence does affect the distance above it. The higher the fence, the greater the distance above it will be.

3. What factors can influence the distance above the top of a fence?

Some factors that can influence the distance above the top of a fence include the angle at which you are measuring, the type of fence (e.g. chain-link, wooden, etc.), and any obstructions or objects near the fence.

4. Can you determine the distance above the top of a fence without physically measuring it?

No, it is not possible to accurately determine the distance above the top of a fence without physically measuring it. However, you can make an estimate based on the height of the fence and your own height.

5. How does the distance above the top of a fence affect the safety of the fence?

The distance above the top of a fence can affect the safety in situations where someone may attempt to climb over the fence. If the distance is too short, it may be easier for someone to climb over the fence, whereas a greater distance may act as a deterrent. It is important to consider the intended purpose and security needs of the fence when determining the appropriate distance above the top.

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