Calculating Time to Reach Highest Point in Theoretical Mechanics Problem

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The discussion revolves around a theoretical mechanics problem involving the calculation of the time to reach the highest point of a mass in motion, potentially in a three-dimensional context. The original poster attempts to set up a coordinate system and apply Newton's laws but expresses uncertainty about their approach and the correctness of their findings.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the setup of the coordinate system and the application of Newton's laws. The original poster mentions finding acceleration and time but questions their correctness. Others suggest drawing a free body diagram (FBD) to facilitate further discussion.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about the original poster's calculations and assumptions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of a free body diagram, but there is no clear consensus on the correctness of the original poster's approach.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of omitted factors, such as drag, and discrepancies in the forces considered, which may affect the calculations. The original poster has not provided detailed workings for their findings, leading to further inquiries from other participants.

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Homework Statement
A small mass m is moving from the base-towards the top of a plane, leaned at an angle α to the horizontal base, with starting velocity Vo. There is friction with the plane and air friction force acting, and of course the gravitational force G. Find the equation for the mass' movement and the maximum height it will reach.
Relevant Equations
air friction force -> Fa=V*a (a is a constant)
plane friction force-> Fp=μG
A rough explanation of my attempts:
I set the coordinate axis in a way that x is the horizontal base and y is perpendicular. But I guess it is a 3d problem, so I struggle finding the right position of the coordinate system.
Then, my next step was applying 2nd NL for every axis. So far I have found the acceleration and the time the mass reaches the highest point, but I doubt its correctness and I am really getting nowhere.
 
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MerS said:
but I doubt its correctness
... and you'd like someone to tell you if it is. Can't quite see from here...
 
Draw a FBD and then we can discuss it meaningfully.
 
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MerS said:
At one place you have ##F_p=mg\sin(\alpha)##, at another ##F_p+mg\sin(\alpha)##.
You seem to have omitted drag.
You posted that you had found the time to reach the highest point. Where is the working for that?
 

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