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The discussion centers on the calculation of velocity in relation to a marble falling from a height. It clarifies that the time taken for the marble to fall a vertical distance is the same as the time it takes to travel horizontally. The trajectory does not affect the time taken for the fall, as the vertical speed is initially zero when the marble leaves the table. The horizontal velocity does not influence the time of descent. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurately calculating velocity in this context.
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Yes, the time 't' is the time the marble takes to fall the distance H2, which is also the time it takes to travel the distance 'd'. So it's the same time for both.
 
thanks doc ,can you explain in detail, how the time will be same for both the distance?

does the trjectory affect the time taken ?
 
aneesh123 said:
thanks doc ,can you explain in detail, how the time will be same for both the distance?
I'm not sure what you need explained. Going from b to the floor takes a certain about of time. So, in that same time the marble travels a vertical distance and a horizontal distance.

does the trjectory affect the time taken ?
The marble is traveling horizontally when it leaves the table. So the vertical speed is 0. That's all you need to find the time, regardless of the horizontal velocity.
 
Thanks very much doc
 

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