Help Motion of a Ball Physics Homework

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The discussion revolves around a physics homework question concerning the motion of a ball, specifically focusing on concepts related to velocity and distance over time. The original poster seeks assistance with multiple parts of the problem, including determining the time to reach maximum height and calculating various heights related to the ball's motion.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between velocity and distance, particularly how to derive distance from a velocity versus time graph. Questions about the area under the graph and its significance are raised, along with inquiries about the information provided in lectures.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants offering guidance on understanding the graph and its implications. There is a mix of confusion and attempts to clarify concepts, but no consensus has been reached on the specific methods to solve the problem.

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Participants mention a lack of instruction from the original poster's teacher regarding the conversion of velocity to distance, indicating potential gaps in foundational knowledge. There is also a note about the age of the original poster, which may influence their understanding of the topic.

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I have this question for my physics homework and I really don't understand it please help me! It's probably a really simple question but I just can't get my head round it!


1. a) at what time does the ball reach its maximum height?
b) calculate the maximum height that the ball reaches?
c) caculate the height from maximum to the ground?
d) Use your answers form c) and b) to caculate the height above the ground that the ball was thrown from?


2. Homework Equations [/b]



3. a) 1 seconds
b) d=s/t
 

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hi lulu234! welcome to pf! :smile:
lulu234 said:
I have this question for my physics homework and I really don't understand it

the graph is velocity against time

you need to use it to draw a graph (or equation) of distance against time …

then you can answer the questions :wink:
 
how do I do that? :)
 
lulu234 said:
how do I do that? :)

you have a graph of velocity against time

your lectures must have told you some information you can get from it :redface:
 
tiny-tim said:
you have a graph of velocity against time

your lectures must have told you some information you can get from it :redface:

I don't know how to change velocity to distance :confused:
 
lulu234 said:
I don't know how to change velocity to distance :confused:

That is hard to believe. We do not do your work for you here. You need to show some effort, or this thread will likely be deleted.
 
berkeman said:
That is hard to believe. We do not do your work for you here. You need to show some effort, or this thread will likely be deleted.

Sorry I'm 13 and my teacher hasn't shown me how?
 
lulu234 said:
Sorry I'm 13 and my teacher hasn't shown me how?

has your teacher told you anything about the area under a graph? :smile:
 
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lulu234 said:
Sorry I'm 13 and my teacher hasn't shown me how?

Hang in there! Is the wikipedia page of help?
 
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Yeah, thankyou I've got it now!:)
 

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