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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a soccer ball released from rest on an incline. Participants are tasked with determining the ball's acceleration and the distance traveled down the incline, given specific time intervals and distances.

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  • Participants discuss the calculations for acceleration and distance, with one expressing confusion about the results. There are attempts to clarify the reasoning behind the calculations and the assumptions made regarding constant acceleration.

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Some participants are seeking confirmation of their calculations, while others are questioning the validity of the results. There is an indication that guidance has been requested, particularly regarding a potential third question that has not been fully addressed.

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One participant mentions that this is their first university physics class, indicating a possible lack of confidence in their understanding of the concepts involved. There is also a reference to a question c that was not included in the current thread, suggesting that some information may be missing.

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I think i found the answers but the solutions don't make sense to me. Please help me correct my solution. Thanks!

A soccer ball is released from rest at the top of a grassy incline. After 6.3 seconds, the ball travels 51 meters. One second later, the ball reaches the bottom of the incline.
a) What was the ball's acceleration? (Assume that the acceleration was constant.)
b) How long was the incline?


a)
at rest t=0 and yi=0
at t=6.3 yf=51 m
yf-yi= vi(t)+1/2(a)(t)^2
51m=0(6.3)+1/2(a)(6.3 s)^2
[(51m)(2)]/39.69s^2=a=2.57 m/s^2

b)
a(constant)=2.57m/s^2
t(final)=7.3s

deltay=vi(7.3s)+1/2(a)(t)^2
deltay=0+1/2(2.57m/s^2)(7.3s)^2
deltay=68.5m
 
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kari82 said:
I think i found the answers but the solutions don't make sense to me. Please help me correct my solution. Thanks!

A soccer ball is released from rest at the top of a grassy incline. After 6.3 seconds, the ball travels 51 meters. One second later, the ball reaches the bottom of the incline.
a) What was the ball's acceleration? (Assume that the acceleration was constant.)
b) How long was the incline?


a)
at rest t=0 and yi=0
at t=6.3 yf=51 m
yf-yi= vi(t)+1/2(a)(t)^2
51m=0(6.3)+1/2(a)(6.3 s)^2
[(51m)(2)]/39.69s^2=a=2.57 m/s^2

b)
a(constant)=2.57m/s^2
t(final)=7.3s

deltay=vi(7.3s)+1/2(a)(t)^2
deltay=0+1/2(2.57m/s^2)(7.3s)^2
deltay=68.5m

Looks fine to me. Why do you think it doesn't make sense?
 
This is my first physics class (university physics) and I always feel like I'm missing something.. I like to have confirmation from someone that knows what they r doing ;-)

Can you give me a hint on question c please? Thanks!
 
kari82 said:
This is my first physics class (university physics) and I always feel like I'm missing something.. I like to have confirmation from someone that knows what they r doing ;-)

Can you give me a hint on question c please? Thanks!

Did you post a c) question? Did you post your attempt at a solution for whatever c) is?
 
Question c was in a different post.. I'm sorry! I made a mistake..
 

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