Calculating the Flight and Landing of a Golf Ball Hit with an Inclined Force

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The problem involves calculating the flight and landing dynamics of a golf ball struck by an inclined force. It includes parameters such as the ball's mass, diameter, the force applied, and air friction during its flight. The context is set in standard atmospheric conditions, and the ball lands in a sand pit at the same elevation as its starting point.

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  • Participants discuss relevant equations and express uncertainty about the problem's details. Questions arise regarding the definition of "action" and the nature of the air friction value provided.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the problem statement and exploring the implications of the given parameters. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need for clearer definitions and the relevance of specific terms.

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There are indications of potential typos or incomplete information in the problem statement, particularly concerning the description of air friction and the term "action" as it relates to the golf ball.

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Homework Statement



It is a windless day at standard temperature and pressure. A golf ball of mass 45.5 grams and 4.25 cm diameter rests on a golf tee. It is hit by a golf club in an elastic collision with inclination pi/6 and force 16k Newtons. During flight, the air friction is 0.25 Newton seconds/meter. The ball lands inelastically in ...a sand pit at the same elevation as the golf tee.
Q: What was the action of the golf ball ?

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Homework Statement



It is a windless day at standard temperature and pressure. A golf ball of mass 45.5 grams and 4.25 cm diameter rests on a golf tee. It is hit by a golf club in an elastic collision with inclination pi/6 and force 16k Newtons. During flight, the air friction is 0.25 Newton seconds/meter. The ball lands inelastically in ...a sand pit at the same elevation as the golf tee.
Q: What was the action of the golf ball ?

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The Attempt at a Solution


The problem statement appears incomplete, or at least has some typos in it. What do you mean by "the air friction is 0.25 Newton seconds/meter"? That's not the force of friction -- what measure of friction is it? And you need to define what you mean by "action" of the ball. What are the possible "actions"?
 

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