Archer's Arrow & Watch: Same Time or After?

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The discussion revolves around a scenario involving an archer shooting an arrow horizontally while simultaneously a watch falls to the ground after its band breaks. Participants are exploring the effects of gravity on both objects and questioning the timing of their impacts with the ground.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants are discussing the forces acting on the arrow and the watch, particularly focusing on the role of gravity and horizontal motion. Questions are raised about the necessity of overcoming horizontal forces and the implications for the timing of the impacts.

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The conversation is ongoing, with some participants questioning initial assumptions about the forces involved. There is an acknowledgment of potential overthinking of the problem, suggesting that guidance has been provided, but no consensus has been reached yet.

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Participants are encouraged to clarify their reasoning and assumptions, particularly regarding the forces acting on the arrow and the watch. There is an implication that further exploration of these concepts is necessary for understanding the problem fully.

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An archer aims an arrow exactly horizontal over a flat field. At the same instant, the archer's watchband breaks and the watch falls to the ground. Does the watch hit the ground the same time as or after the arrow hits the ground and why.
 
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The only force on either object is gravity. Does that help? If you're still confused, you'll need to show what you've tried
 
I figured the watchband would fall first. Since vertical force of gravity has no effect on the horizontal motion, the arrow would have a horizontal force to overcome before reaching a net zero and dropping. The watch is already at net zero...?
 
Sabres, what horizontal force is on the arrow? And why does this force need to reach zero before it can begin to drop?
 
Thanks Office, looks like I was over thinking the whole thing. :cool:
 

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