Kinematic Definition and 395 Threads
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1-dimensional kinematics - final velocity of 2 trains in opposing direction
Hi, so I first converted the speeds to meters per second (m/s), and then proceed to finding if they will clash using 2ad = v^2 - v0^2 assuming v0^2 is zero to find their final position. Red train speed: 20 m/s Green train speed: 40 m/s The stopping distance d for red train is 200 m and the...- syllll_213
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- Collision Kinematic Train
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Find the height of a lamp based on the velocities of projectiles
Wild question. Even Chat GPT struggling. What I first attempted was to find the velocity by which the projectile with v1 falls down to the ground with. This part was easy. Kinetic energy gained = gravitational potential energy lost Let's define our coordinate frame as up vectors being positive...- stabby_faris
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- Kinematic Projectile Projectile motion
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Engineering Problem calculating the force on a tube wall
A-A' (mv1^2)/2-(mv0^2)/2 = A A = -AG + AT - AF AG = mgh = 1.47 J AT = k/2*h0^2 = 0.0125 J AF = fmg*cos(60)*h0 = 0.0735 J A = -AG*cos(30) + AT - AF = -1.334 A-C (mv1^2)/2-(mv0^2)/2 = A A = AG C NC + Gcos(45) - Φn = 0- adam74269
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- Engineering physics Kinematic
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I Why are the accelerations not equal?
##\vec n_2## points to the diagonal top left. The velocity v is a function of t. So for example ##2t^2## and a = dv/dt. Putting the velocity vector into ##\vec n_1## and ##\vec n_2## terms. $$\vec v = v sin\theta \vec n_1 + v cos\theta \vec n_2$$ $$\vec v = -v \vec i$$ $$\vec a = \frac{d\vec... -
Why Does a Free-Falling Object Not Have Zero Final Velocity Upon Impact?
I am super stumped at this question, the answer key is telling me 6.78 downwards, i think I'm reading and observing the question wrong. Isn't final velocity 0 so why can't i do 0 = v0 -9.8(0.25) -2.45 = v0 But when I use the second the equation -2 (displacement of door) = v0(0.25) + 1/2...- Ineedhelpwithphysics
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- Free fall Kinematic Kinematics equations Physics 1
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Kinematic car overtake problem: Don’t know what to do...
This is what I've done so far: 54 km/h = m/s 72 km/h = m/s a = 2,0 m/s^2 A = d_1 = v * t = 15 * 10 = 150 m B = d_2 = v * t = 20 * 10 = 200 m d_3 = d_1 - d_2 = 200 - 150 = 50 m Don‘t know how to continue to solve the problem.- Syw
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- Kinematic Physics 1 Speed
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B Jaan Kalda kinematics -- Radius of Curvature of a Cycloid
Cycloid is a curve which can be defined as a trajectory of a point marked on the rim of a rolling wheel or radius R. Determine the curvature radius of such curve at its highest point. what you need to do is to equate 4v²/r with v²/R and to get that r=4R but i dont understand why the answer...- imbumb
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- Kinematic Olympiad
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Engineering Kinematic modelling of a mechanism (General Crank)
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me with a job at the university that consists of the kinematic modeling of mechanism number 3 in the image attached to this message. I have to set up the constraint equations and then solve the position, velocity and acceleration problem. For now I would...- member 736285
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- constraint equations Crank Kinematic Mechanism Modelling Position
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Solving kinematic formula for t
For ## d = v_it + 0.5at^2##, can we solve for t without using the quadratic formula? Many thanks!- member 731016
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- Formula Kinematic
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Number of collisions by a bullet
How to find the collision number if the moving bullet hits a few wooden blocks and every collision takes 10 percent of its speed. In which block will the bullet stay?- NODARman
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- Bullet Collisions Dynamic Kinematic
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I Deriving kinematic equation for position
We usually have an initial time and then find an equation for the variable final time. Can we derive a formula to calculate position with final time and variable initial time. ##v = v_i + a(t_f - t_i)## ##dx = v_idt + at_fdt - atdt## integrating ##x_f - x_i = v_i(t_f - t_i) + at_f(t_f - t) -... -
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The attached pdf is my solution. Thank you!- dorothy
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- Kinematic
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Kinematic Problem w/ Parabola: Solving w/ KE Theorem?
This is not really a homework problem (it could be made to be though). I kind of made it up, inspired by a youtube math challenge problem involving parabolas, a water fountain where A = 1, R = 3, and H = 3. The solution given (h = 9/4) was based off simple math utilizing vertex form of a...- h1a8
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- Kinematic Parabola Theorem
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How to Solve a 100m Dash Kinematics Problem with Unknown Acceleration?
So what I have done is that on question 7 I know he is accelerating to constant my knowns are that it is from initial and acceleration is given so I have that for my first phase the second phase is that Your vfinal is your new initial for it and acceleration is the constant but you don't know...- Mjusttheletter
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- Grade 12 physics Kinematic Kinematics Kinematics problem
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Solving Motion Equations with Integration
I'm not sure where to start, when I tired using integration of the initial equation to get pos(t)=-.65t^2 i + .13t^2 j + 14ti +13tj but after separating each component, i and j, and setting j equal to zero I got 0 or -100 seconds which doesn't seem like a reasonable answer.- runningphysics
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- Accceleration Integration Kinematic Motion Vector Vector algebra Vector calculus
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Kinematic Equations in Projectile Motion (this approach is not working)
Givens: Vyi=12.5 m/s Vyf=-12.5 m/s (at the same horizontal level) ay=-9.81 m/s^2 Δy= zero m (as the displacement on the y-axis, when the projectile reaches the same horizontal level, is zero m) Δt=? When I use Δy=[(vyi+vyf)/2]*Δt I get the time as undefined. Δt= 2Δy/(vyi+vyf) = 2*0 m/(12.5...- GiantYoda
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- Approach Kinematic Kinematic equations Motion Projectile Projectile motion
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I Kinematic Decomposition for "Rod and Hole" Relativity Paradox
In a recent thread, I said that if there was interest, I would post in a separate thread the calculations for the kinematic decomposition of the congruence of worldlines describing the rod in the "rod and hole" relativity paradox discussed in that thread. Since there was interest, I am posting...- PeterDonis
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- Decomposition Hole Kinematic Paradox Relativity
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- Forum: Special and General Relativity
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Angular kinematic problem -- An accelerating merry-go-round
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- Angular Kinematic
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Kinematics and One Dimensional Motion
Would we assume that the deceleration of both instance are the same?- ayans2495
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- Kinematic Kinematics Motion One dimensional One dimensional motion
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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1-D Motion, calculating final velocity
Hello! I have done this problem : vf^2 = (4.0x10^5)^2 + 2(6.0x10^12)(5x10^-3) so vf= sqrt((4.0x10^5)^2 + 2(6.0x10^12)(5x10^-3)) I get vf = 4.7 x 10^5 m/s However, the textbook solutions says vf = 8.7x10^5 m/s. Where did I go wrong? Thank you for any help! :)- mncyapntsi
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- Final Final velocity Kinematic Motion Velocity
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I How to know whether it is +,- g and +,- y in the kinematic equations?
i was doing some problem and i have a hard time figuring out when will the y be positive and negative and same with the gravity idk if it -9.8 or 9.8- bluesteels
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- Kinematic Kinematic equations
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Is Negative Acceleration Always Indicative of Slowing Down?
I've written in that only the first statement was False, however my classmates aren't getting the same answer? Please help clarify...- mncyapntsi
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- Acceleration Confused Kinematic Kinematic equations Speed
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How to Derive the Range of a Projectile on an Inclined Plane?
##V_x = V_0 cos \theta ## ##x = V_0 cos \theta t## ##V_y = V_0 cos \theta ## ##y = V_0 cos \theta t## ##F_x = m\ddot{x}## ##-mgsin \phi = m\ddot{x}## ##\dot{x} = -gtsin\phi + V_x## ##x = -\frac{1}{2} gt^2 sin \phi + V_x t## ##x = -\frac{1}{2} gt^2 sin \phi + v_0 cos\theta t## ##F_y =...- Redwaves
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- Inclined plane Kinematic Phi Projectile Projectile motion Sin Two dimension motion
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Kinematic diagram of a gear mechanism
Can anyone help me with a kinematic analysis for the mechanism attached below? I need the outline of the mechanism, its notes and the necessary formulas to find out the transmission ratio and the rest of the values.- Pawllentiew
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- Diagram Gear Gears Kinematic Mechanic Mechanism
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When do I use this k5 Kinematic Equation
Vƒ = velocity final Vi = velocity initial a=acceleration t=time 0.5 = ½ ^2 = squared - = minus d = displacement Equation d = Vƒt - 0.5at^2- EASports555
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- Kinematic
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- Forum: Mechanics
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Equations for a mass falling to Earth from a distance
I have a question : If we consider the change in g due to distance from the Earth core; then y=distance from earth’s core t=time G=gravitation constant M=Earth’s mass k=GM $$y^2(t)=\frac{k}{y(t)^2}$$ If we consider air resistive force as proportional to speed squared, then: m=falling object... -
Check on a basic kinematic problem (FBD of a cabin on a Ferris wheel)
Hi guys, given the "blacker" to be the cabin under consideration, I firstly wrote its weight force; then, my confusion started when drawing the force applied on the cabin by the structure(##F_{r}##). I concluded it must have been both counter-acting the weight, and acting as a centripetal...- greg_rack
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- Kinematic Wheel
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Are there kinematic equations that are not always true?
please I need to clarify this question thanks sincerely Luis- Lucho G
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- Kinematic Kinematic equations
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Calculus and Kinematic equations--- seeing the logic
Details of Question: ds/dt= v which becomes ds=v dt, where s=displacement, t =time, and v=velocity Then we can integrate both sides of this equation, and do a little algebra, and turn the above equation into: s − s0 = v0t + ½at2 My main question is about the integration of... -
Electric field problem using Gauss' law: Point charge moving near a line charge
F = qE ma = (2*10^-6) * (λ / (2pi*r*ε0) ) ma = (2*10^-6) * (4*10^-6 / (2pi*4*ε0) ) => I am not certain what to put for r ( But I sub in 4 because dist is 4) a = ( (2*10^-6) * (4*10^-6 / (2pi*4*ε0) ) )/ 0.1 a = 0.35950 v^2 = U^2 + 2 a s v = 0 u^2 = -2 a s => Can't sqrt negative so...- wcjy
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- Charge Electric Electric field Electric force Field Gauss Gauss law Gauss' law Kinematic Law Line Line charge Point Point charge
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Application of momentum conservation in inelastic collisions
So, what I did was suppose the mass of ramp is $ M_r$ and let velocity at B of block be v, then, after inellastic collsion both bodies v' velocity at B , $$M\vec{v}= M_r \vec{v'}+ M \vec{v'}$$ or, $$ \frac{M}{M +M_r} \vec{v}= \vec{v'}$$ Now, Suppose I take the limit as mass of ramp goes to...- burian
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- Application Collisions Conservation Inelastic Kinematic Momentum Momentum conservation
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Calculating the Moment from a Different Vantage Point
Summary:: Just a simple 3d rigid dynamics question which I am trying to solve by placing coordinat system differently from original solution.Everything looks ok but results are different. Mod note: Post moved from technical section. Thats my question.As you see coordinate system was located...- Tymofei
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- Dynamics Kinematic Moment Point Rigid bodies
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Finding the y-component of a velocity vector
The first thing I did, was to find the equations for player A (p) and ball's (b) path (for each i and j component I used the equation I wrote in the relevant equations) and then I found the derivative of both equations so I could have the velocity: $$\vec{r}_p(t)=(6t^2+3t)\hat{i}+20\hat{j}...- valentina
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- Kinematic Motion analysis Motion in 2d Vector Velocity Velocity vector
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Hard kinematics problem: Block pushed onto a moving conveyor belt
stuck on this question- IamVector
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- Belt Block Conveyor Hard Kinematic Kinematics Kinematics problem
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Maximum Distance a Projectile Moves Up an Inclined Plane
the red line is the initial velocity, the grey parabola is the path of the projectile. hi there...I'm kinda stuck at the part b of this problem. I can do part a with no problem. can anybody explain to me how to do the differentiation needed to solve part b?? by explain I mean explain the...- EnricoHendro
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- Inclined Inclined plane Kinematic Kinematic calculus Maximum Plane Projectile Projectile motion Two dimension motion
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Engineering Kinematic and geometric similarity (fluids)
My attempt at a solution is to start off first denoting V_a to be the automobile an V_e to be the economy version. Same goes with l_a and l_e. To try and relate the two I have tried: V_a I_a = V_l L_e, however I am really not sure how they got the square root. The answer is: v = V sqrt(l/L)...- selig5753
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- Fluids Gas dynamics Geometric Kinematic
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Kinematics Problem: constant acceleration, motion in a line
I've been attempting to solve this problem for three days now. I have thrown away my old attempts (like, scrumpled up into the bin), but my old attempts involved: Trying to set up simultaeneous equations relating the journeys between EH and FG to find the deceleration, but the reason why this...- MariaComeHere
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- Acceleration Constant Constant acceleration Kinematic Kinematic equations Kinematics Kinematics problem Line Linear acceleration Linear motion Motion Suvat
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Issac Physics 'Three Collisions' High School Homework - Kinematic
Homework Statement: Three particles A, B, and C, each of mass 𝑚, lie at rest in that order in a straight line on a smooth horizontal table. The particle A is then projected directly towards B with speed 𝑢. The masses of A, B, and C are now 𝑚, 2𝑚 and 3𝑚 respectively: Again find the fraction of...- radhxy
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- Collisions High school Homework Kinematic Physics School
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Kinematic in Quadratic Form Equation (missing something simple)
I just ran this pretty quick at work. But this is the general outline. Sorry for the slop, it will get better with time. Thanks in advance and any additional info can be supplied. The material is from the Khan free course. ..... A student is fed up with doing her kinematic formula homework...- Delta_Craig
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- Form Kinematic Quadratic
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Kinematic Equations: Find the time t when two objects meet
Part A) So, I set the two positions equations of A and B equal to each other since the position has to be the same. A: 0 + 0 + 1/2(2)t^2 = 50 + 0 + 1/2(4)t^2 :B I know I have to solve for time t, but there's no way to solve it with both sides having t^2 so I am not sure which variables I got...- StephanieSamperio
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- Kinematic Kinematic equations Time
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Doubts on the sign of acceleration
What should I do? Because I have two possibilities. I have ##0=5+at## so ##-5/t =a##. But then I can also say that the acceleration is a negative because it is stopping, so I can write it like ##0=5-kt## and then ##5/t =k##- Like Tony Stark
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- Acceleration Doubts Kinematic Sign
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Kinematics of a kicked football
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- Kinematic Kinematics
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Relative rotational motion on a disc
The first doubt that comes to my mind is "I have to determine the acceleration with respect to what?", because the problem doesn't tell. Then, I have some problems when having to plug the data in the formula of acceleration. ##\vec a_B=0## because the origin isn't accelerated, ##\vec{\dot...- Like Tony Stark
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- Disc Kinematic Motion Relative Relative motion Rotating Rotational Rotational motion
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Kinematics question on 2 planes moving relatively with each other
So my problem isn't actually finding the components, but knowing if the initial approach I took is correct. So what I did was: At first I found that at the same instant, ##x_{B/A}=10500 m## so then I wrote the equation of motion for plane B respect to A: so $$\vec a_{B/O}- \vec a_{A/O}=\vec...- Santilopez10
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- Kinematic Kinematics Planes
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Finding the Acceleration of a Bag Being Raised by a Rope on a Moving Kid
So what I did was at first consider the case the kid is below the branch, so that x=0,t=0, then I thought that the length L of the rope should be ##L=2h## because we know the radius from the branch to the kid is just ##x^2+y^2=r^2## and when x=0, y=h. So then I wrote the motion equations for the...- Santilopez10
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- Kinematic Rope
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Intrinsic coordinates kinematics problem
So I know that ##a_t = \frac{dv}{dt}=-ks## and ##\frac{dv}{dt}=v\frac{dv}{ds}## then: $$v dv=-ks ds \rightarrow (v(s))^2=-ks^2+c$$ and using my initial conditions it follows that: $$(3.6)^2=c \approx 13$$ and $$(1.8)^2=13-5.4k \rightarrow k=1.8 \rightarrow (v(s))^2=13-1.8s$$ What bothers me is...- Santilopez10
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- Coordinates Kinematic Kinematics Kinematics problem
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How Does Radar Track a Plane's Motion in Different Coordinate Systems?
I tried to workout the problem but I find motion in different coordinates systems a bit weird at the moment, so only thing I could do is realize that the x component of ##\vec r(t)## is: $$vt +x_0$$ but for simplicity we will use the initial condition ##x_0=0## so that ##t_0## is the moment the...- Santilopez10
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- Kinematic Mechanics Plane Radar
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Equation of motion of a mass on a 2d curve
So ##T+U=\frac{1}{2}m(\dot{x}^{2}+\dot{y}^{2})-mgy=constant##. If I derive this with respect to ##t## $$\dot{x}\ddot{x}+\dot{y}\ddot{y}-g\dot{y}=0$$ Then I use ##\dot{y}=\dot{x}\frac{dy}{dx},\ddot{y}=\ddot{x}\frac{dy}{dx}+\dot{x}^{2}\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}## to get...- Jenny Physics
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- 2d Curve Equation of motion Kinematic Mass Motion Newton 2nd law
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Airtime for halfpipe skateboarder
I've calculated the potential energy at the top of the halfpipe, before the boarder drops in: PE = 39.5 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 3.66 m = 1416 J Since the boarder would have no potential energy and all kinetic energy at the bottom of the halfpipe, KE = 1/2mv^2 = 1416 J 1/2 (39.5 kg) (v^2) = 1416 J So...- ec-physics
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- Kinematic Kinematics Skateboard
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help