Recent content by Marshall10488

  1. M

    What is Error Bar Calculation for Interference & Diffraction Experiments?

    an error bar shows your uncertainty on a graph. uncertainty is +/-0.5 of a scale devision to which you measured (put very simply) unless your measurements have ben used in calculations to get your points on your graph then you need to add and multiply your errors depending on what function they...
  2. M

    Solving Motion Problems: V.Confused Homework Statement

    for i) use f=ma you know the force from thrust and the mass of the object so rearrange to give a=f/m that will give you your acceleration then substitute that into you motion equations you have a, u and v. you want to find t v=u+at rearrange to give t
  3. M

    Solving a Mass and Kinetic Energy Problem: Solid Sphere on a Ramp

    you need to work out the potential energy of the ball at the top of the ramp as "energy can't be created or destroyed only changed from one from to another" the ball will have all the potential energy as kenetic energy at the bottom, assuming that friction is neglible, since you have not given...
  4. M

    Solving Billboard Problem with Equations of Motion

    Forces in -> direction lbs from wind = 120 x 10 @ 13ft (need to take centre of the force which, asuming it is constant over the area will be 5ft from the top. Forces in <- lbs from sign 2800lbs @ 1.5ft from pivot w @ 7ft from pivot so moments -> 1200 x 13 = 15,600mlbs so to stop it tiping 7w...
  5. M

    Calculating the Velocity Vector of a Tennis Ball

    you would need to know the vector forces of which the ball was hit, time of acceleration and then the path would be the negative acceleration due to drag in the x and then acceleation due to gravity in the y assuming you are only lookin at x and y and not considering a cross wind which would...
  6. M

    What if Newton had thought differently?

    sorry to get very simple here but surely if Newton had thought differently he would have been wrong lol. therefore we wouldn't have Newtonian physics we would have Johnsonian physics (Dr Johnson is the physit i am saying then came up with wot Newton thought up wrong) abstract i know
  7. M

    Which type of kite is better for low wind conditions: LEI or foil?

    i'm not looking for exact just estimate, to prove either way. the big problem i have is the drag from the bridles due to harmonics.
  8. M

    Which type of kite is better for low wind conditions: LEI or foil?

    just wanted to say hi first as this is my first post. I will explain the story... There is an ongowing debate within the Kitesurfing world regarding the aerodynamics of LEI (leading edge inflateable) kites and Foil (like RAM aim parachutes) kites. LEI Kites: They have large inflateable...
Back
Top