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    : Finding Mechanical Energy, Velocity, and Height

    That makes a lot of sense! Thanks so much! :)
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    : Finding Mechanical Energy, Velocity, and Height

    URGENT: Finding Mechanical Energy, Velocity, and Height Homework Statement http://www.mrfizix.com/home/energy_files/image051.gifHomework Equations E0=EF PE=mgh KE=(1/2)mv2 The Attempt at a Solution I understand how to get the potential and kinetic energy values but I'm confused as to how to...
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    Ball Acceleration and Trajectory Question

    Thank you so much! I understand that part now.
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    Ball Acceleration and Trajectory Question

    Homework Statement A ball is dropped from a height of 39.0m. The wind is blowing horizontally and imparts a constant acceleration of 1.20 m/s^2 to the ball. a. Show that the path of the ball is a straight line and find the values of R and θ (R is the distance on the x-axis from the ball's...
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    Scale Hanging From Ceiling of Elevator Question

    Oh, I definitely understand it now! Thank you sooo much for explaining it to me! :)
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    Scale Hanging From Ceiling of Elevator Question

    Homework Statement An object is hung from a spring scale attached to the ceiling of an elevator. The scale reads 65 N when the elevator is standing still. What is the reading of the scale when the elevator is moving upward with a speed of 7.6 m/s and decelerating at 2.4 m/s^2? Homework...