Air Drag & No Drag on a Ball Projected Vertically

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The discussion revolves around the motion of a ball projected vertically upwards, comparing scenarios with and without air drag. Participants explore the implications of air drag on the velocity-time graphs and the nature of the motion under different conditions.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the characteristics of the v-t graph in the absence of air drag, noting it as a straight line with a slope of -g. Questions arise regarding the nature of the graph with air drag and whether it remains linear. There is also inquiry into the representation of the slope of the v-t graph and conditions for linearity.

Discussion Status

The discussion has seen various interpretations regarding the effects of air drag on acceleration and graph characteristics. Some participants have provided insights into the mathematical representation of motion with air drag, while others have expressed uncertainty about the implications of these factors. A participant has indicated a resolution regarding the no air drag case but has not closed the discussion on air drag effects.

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Participants are navigating the complexities of air drag as a function of velocity and its impact on motion, with some noting the need for integration to understand the resulting velocity function. The discussion reflects a mix of assumptions and interpretations regarding constant acceleration in the presence of air drag.

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If a ball is projected vertically upwards say with a velocity V.

Case 1: Without air drag
Case 2: With air drag

What will be the difference in v-t graphs and the motion of the ball
Air drag D=bv (b is a constant,v is velocity)

I know that in case 1, the velocity decreases as the ball goes up from V to 0.
##v=V-gt ##
##(y=-mx+c)##
Hence it will be a straight line with slope -g.
With air drag will the graph still be a straight line??
 
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AdityaDev said:
< Moderator Note -- thread moved from General Physics to Homework Help forum >[/color]

If a ball is projected vertically upwards say with a velocity V.

Case 1: Without air drag
Case 2: With air drag

What will be the difference in v-t graphs and the motion of the ball
Air drag D=bv (b is a constant,v is velocity)

I know that in case 1, the velocity decreases as the ball goes up from V to 0.
##v=V-gt ##
##(y=-mx+c)##
Hence it will be a straight line with slope -g.
With air drag will the graph still be a straight line??
What does the slope of the v-t graph represent? And when is this graph a straight line?
 
PeroK said:
What does the slope of the v-t graph represent? And when is this graph a straight line?
it is a straight line.. for consrant acceleration, vt graph is a straight line which is inclined... v=-gt+V is a straight line. pls don't say its parabolic.
 
And is there constant acceleration with air drag?
 
PeroK said:
And is there constant acceleration with air drag?
i got the answer...i was talking about no air drag case...with air drag, after serious integration, i found v(t) and it is a function with exponent and is in terms of terminal velocity...you can close the thread.
 

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