Calculating the Flight and Landing of a Golf Ball Hit with an Inclined Force

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The discussion revolves around calculating the flight and landing of a golf ball struck at an angle of pi/6 with a force of 16k Newtons. The ball, weighing 45.5 grams and measuring 4.25 cm in diameter, experiences air friction quantified as 0.25 Newton seconds/meter. Participants express confusion over the terminology used, particularly regarding the definition of "action" and the nature of the air friction measurement. Clarification is sought on the relevant equations and the specifics of the problem statement, which appears to have typos. Overall, the thread highlights the need for precise definitions and accurate parameters in physics problems.
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It is a windless day at standard temperature and pressure. A golf ball of mass 45.5 grams and 4.25 cm diameter rests on a golf tee. It is hit by a golf club in an elastic collision with inclination pi/6 and force 16k Newtons. During flight, the air friction is 0.25 Newton seconds/meter. The ball lands inelastically in ...a sand pit at the same elevation as the golf tee.
Q: What was the action of the golf ball ?

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No i don't have no clue about this but if you don t mind could you help me.
 
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Homework Statement



It is a windless day at standard temperature and pressure. A golf ball of mass 45.5 grams and 4.25 cm diameter rests on a golf tee. It is hit by a golf club in an elastic collision with inclination pi/6 and force 16k Newtons. During flight, the air friction is 0.25 Newton seconds/meter. The ball lands inelastically in ...a sand pit at the same elevation as the golf tee.
Q: What was the action of the golf ball ?

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The Attempt at a Solution


The problem statement appears incomplete, or at least has some typos in it. What do you mean by "the air friction is 0.25 Newton seconds/meter"? That's not the force of friction -- what measure of friction is it? And you need to define what you mean by "action" of the ball. What are the possible "actions"?
 
Kindly see the attached pdf. My attempt to solve it, is in it. I'm wondering if my solution is right. My idea is this: At any point of time, the ball may be assumed to be at an incline which is at an angle of θ(kindly see both the pics in the pdf file). The value of θ will continuously change and so will the value of friction. I'm not able to figure out, why my solution is wrong, if it is wrong .
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