Balls dropped and thrown at the same time

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The problem involves two balls: one thrown straight up from a building and another dropped from the same height after a delay. The context includes determining the initial speed required for the first ball to hit the ground simultaneously with the second ball, as well as finding the building's height given a specific initial speed for the first ball.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply kinematic equations to solve for the initial speed and height, but expresses confusion over their results. Some participants suggest showing the work done to clarify the reasoning and check for errors.

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Participants are actively discussing the problem, with some providing guidance on the use of equations. There is a recognition of the need to verify calculations, as the original poster reports incorrect answers. Multiple interpretations of the problem setup are being explored.

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The original poster mentions a specific time delay and height, and there is an implication of confusion regarding the application of formulas. The discussion reflects a need for clarity on the assumptions made about the motion of the balls.

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A ball is thrown straight up from the edge of the roof of a building. A second ball is dropped from the roof a time of 1.14 later. You may ignore air resistance.A- If the height of the building is 19.3 , what must the initial speed be of the first ball if both are to hit the ground at the same time?B- Consider the same situation, but now let the initial speed of the first ball be given and treat the height of the building as an unknown. What must the height of the building be for both balls to reach the ground at the same time for v0 = 8.80 .

i need a help for this question please.. 3 hours and I am getting a wrong answers..

i used these formulas : y=v0.t-1/2.g.t2 , and this : y=1/2.(v0-v).t
 
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It would help if you showed what you have done. Yes, y= v_0t- (1/2)gt^2 will help here. The second ball is dropped- i.e. has v_0= 0. So when will that ball hit the ground? Set t equal to that for the first ball and solve for v_0.
 


for A .. i got this answer : -22.5
right?
 
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for B.. i got the answer -3.66

and both the answers are wrong.. !
 


HallsofIvy said:
It would help if you showed what you have done. Yes, y= v_0t- (1/2)gt^2 will help here. The second ball is dropped- i.e. has v_0= 0. So when will that ball hit the ground? Set t equal to that for the first ball and solve for v_0.

I need a help and check for my answers.. and i showed you the formula and you said that this formula is right.. but the answers are wrong..
 

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