Can Acceleration and Motion Principles Solve These Physics Problems?

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The discussion revolves around various physics problems related to motion and acceleration, including scenarios involving runners, projectile motion, and average speed calculations. Participants are exploring concepts in kinematics and dynamics.

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  • Participants are attempting to determine the correctness of statements regarding acceleration and velocity in different scenarios. Questions about specific calculations and interpretations of motion principles are raised, including the effects of gravity and the implications of initial conditions.

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Some participants express uncertainty about their answers and seek clarification on specific problems. There is a mix of responses regarding the correctness of initial statements, with some participants providing their own calculations while others critique the understanding of the concepts involved.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework assignments, which may limit the depth of their exploration. Some responses indicate a lack of confidence in their understanding of the material, and there are indications of frustration with the complexity of the problems.

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Homework Statement



1.Two runners accelerate from rest with the acceleration of runner A twice that of runner B. After accelerating for a given time, the speed of runner A will be twice that of runner B.
is this right or wrong?

2.An ball is thrown vertically upward. At the top of its flight, both the ball's velocity and acceleration are zero.
Is this right or wrong?

3.An object is thrown downward with a speed of 10 m/s from a bridge. Accelerating under gravity (9.8 m/s2), the object strikes the water 1.8 s later. From what height above the water was the object thrown? (Assume 2 significant digits.)
what is the right answer?

4.A stone is thrown downward from a window. Accelerating under gravity (9.8 m/s2), the stone hits the ground 2.6 s later with a speed of 20.0 m/s. From what height above the ground was it thrown?
what is the right answer?

5.An 80.4-km trip takes a time of 0.75 h to complete. The average speed, expressed in the correct manner, is?

6.An rockis thrown vertically upward at 25.0 m/s. If it experiences an acceleration due to gravity of 9.8 m/s2 [down], what is the rock's velocity 3.0 s later?

Homework Equations



v2=v1+a(change in time)
v=d/t
(delta D)= v1(change in time) +1/2a (change in time)squared
there are some more that i probably don't know

The Attempt at a Solution



1. i got that number 1 is wrong
2.i got that number 2 is right
3. i got 27m
4,5,6 i had no clue

HELP ME FAST PLEASE!
 
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for question 4 i got 85m
 
for question 5 i got
107.2 i don't know which way is right is it
1)
1.1 × 102 km/h
2)
107.2 km/h
4 )
1 × 102 km/h
5)
1.072 × 102 km/h
 
for 6 i got -4.4
i used v2=v1 +a(change in time)
v2+25+(-9.8)(3.0)
i got -4.4
Therefore it has hit the ground?
 
1) is right. 2) is wrong. You tell me why. That's a really bad start. Those were easy. And it doesn't get better after that. You don't understand this stuff well enough for a quick answer to really help you. Ask these questions again, one at a time, when you have the time to actually learn this subject.
 
nvm i got it all
 
That's good. You learn quickly.
 
im stupid sometimes its so easy i think it can't be like that lol
 

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