A ball is thrown above th house

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The discussion revolves around solving a physics problem involving projectile motion, specifically determining the minimum speed needed for a ball to clear a house's roof and the angle of the throw. The user has calculated the height difference to be 3 meters but is struggling to find the appropriate equations to determine the velocity. Participants suggest using projectile motion equations rather than relying solely on graphical analysis. The importance of understanding the definition of velocity and applying the correct equations of motion is emphasized. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration and sharing attempts to facilitate learning in physics.
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Homework Statement


Here is a question that I spent 1 hour trying to find a solution but I din't come up with any solution, so please give me any hint you know to solve this problem.

The question is:
You're 6.0 m from one wall of a house. You want to toss a ball to your friend who is 6.0 m from the opposite wall. The throw and catch each occur 1.0 m above the ground.

A.What minimum speed will allow the ball to clear the roof?
B.At what angle should you toss the ball?

Help me with the first part only, I can find the second part by myself.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I found the hight from where the ball is caught(1.0m above the ground) to the highest point of the roof where the ball clear the roof. The hight is 3 m
but Ididn't find an equation to find the velocity.
 
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attempt attempt? show your so called stupid attempt, nobody is going to laugh at you, but we'd respect you for showing your work :)

i'm working on it right now, but someone who is better at physics might help you if you show some work
 
ok here is my attempt:

I found the hight from where the ball is caught(1.0m above the ground) to the highest point of the roof where the ball clear the roof. The hight is 3 m
but Ididn't find an equation to find the velocity.
 
Show us the equation(s) you used to find the height.
 
i found it using the graph in my book

I'll try to post the graph
 
AvrGang said:
i found it using the graph in my book. I'll try to post the graph

No need. Isn't the idea to use appropriate equations of motion (in this case for a projectile) to solve the problem? Or, are you suppose to just analyze the graph, which I presume is a graph of distance vs time? Remember the definition of velocity?
 
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