Find angle from velocity and more (ramp)

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving a ramp, where the original poster is attempting to find an angle based on given lengths and velocities. The context includes a visual attachment that is referenced but not described in detail.

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  • Participants are questioning the clarity of the problem and the accuracy of the provided measurements, particularly regarding the adjacent side length. There is also a mention of velocities at different distances, prompting further inquiry into their relevance to the angle calculation.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the problem's presentation and the specifics of the question. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between the sides of the triangle and the angle, but no consensus has been reached on the interpretation of the problem.

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I'm puzzled to where i start on this ramp problem.

The picture (attachment) has all the following information.

I'm trying to find the following angle in purple (in the picture attachment)
 

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BillNyDaSiGuy said:
I'm puzzled to where i start on this ramp problem.

The picture (attachment) has all the following information.

I'm trying to find the following angle in purple (in the picture attachment)
Well, you have the lengths of the hypotenuse and the side adjacent to the angle. What quantity do you know that links the hypotenuse and adjacent sides to the angle?
 
The question is badly presented and I don't think the adjacent side equals 5m.My guess is that there is an object which slides down reaching a velocity of 1.91m/s after 5m and 6.37m/s after 8.5m.
 
BillNyDaSiGuy said:
I'm puzzled to where i start on this ramp problem.

The picture (attachment) has all the following information.

I'm trying to find the following angle in purple (in the picture attachment)

The picture doesn't do much for me. Perhaps you could copy, or at least re-type VERY carefully the actual question. The complete question, not a summary.
 

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