Calculating Time for Ball to Reach Fence Plane

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The discussion focuses on calculating the time it takes for a ball to reach the plane of a fence using kinematic equations. The user initially calculated the horizontal velocity (Vix) as 11.59 m/s but arrived at an incorrect time of 1.725 seconds. Key equations referenced include Vf = Vi + at, d = Vit + 0.5at², and Vf² = Vi² + 2ad. The community suggests that the user should provide more detailed work to identify errors and notes that the attached image is upside down, which may affect the calculations.

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Homework Statement


Determine the time it takes for the ball tor each the plane of the fence. Answer in units of s.

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Homework Equations


Vf+vi+at
d=vit+.5at^2
vf^2=vi^2+2ad

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I found Vix to be 11.59 using trig. I then used the second equation to find time as 1.725. However, this answer wasn't correct.

What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions on different ways to do this?
 

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Kind of hard to say what you are doing wrong since you didn't post any work. Also, your picture is upside down.
 

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