HELP question about total distance traveled for an object on a hill

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The discussion centers on calculating the total distance traveled by a golf ball putted by Buffy with an initial velocity of 2.0 m/s up an incline, experiencing a constant deceleration of 0.50 m/s². To determine the time it takes for the ball to return to its starting point, users are advised to apply the appropriate kinematic equations that relate initial velocity, acceleration, and distance. The importance of demonstrating effort in problem-solving is emphasized for future inquiries.

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HELP! question about total distance traveled for an object on a hill

if you can help me in anyway, that'd be great!


here's all the information.

Buffy and Willow are playing miniature golf. Buffy putts her ball win an initial velociy of 2.0 m/s up a gradual incline in the direction of the hole. Assume her ball slows at a constant rate of 0.50m/s^2.

How long will it take her ball to return to the spot from which it started?



thanks soooo much!:smile:
 
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KS1247 said:
if you can help me in anyway, that'd be great!


here's all the information.

Buffy and Willow are playing miniature golf. Buffy putts her ball win an initial velociy of 2.0 m/s up a gradual incline in the direction of the hole. Assume her ball slows at a constant rate of 0.50m/s^2.

How long will it take her ball to return to the spot from which it started?



thanks soooo much!:smile:

Welcome to the Physics Forums. Usually, you have to show your work to get any answers at all. Since this is your first post, I will just point out that if you read your problem, you have an initial velocity, and an acceleration that seems to be constant and uniform. I am sure you know an equation that relates these elements to distance. Use that.

If you want more help, and in the future, you will have to show that you made a serious stab at solving the problem.


Dorothy
 

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