How Do You Calculate the Initial Height of a Block on a Frictionless Ramp?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the initial height of a block on a frictionless ramp, where the ramp has a specified height before the block leaves the ramp. The subject area involves concepts from mechanics and energy conservation.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are seeking additional information about the problem, such as whether the answer should be expressed in variables or if specific values like velocity are needed. There is a suggestion that more details are necessary to arrive at a numerical solution.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the completeness of the information provided. There is a consensus that additional data is likely required to proceed effectively, but no explicit agreement on the next steps has been reached.

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Participants note the possibility that the problem may require expressing the answer in terms of variables rather than numerical values, indicating a need for clarity on the problem's requirements.

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I need help!

I have a 426g block on a frictionless ramp with initial height, h. The ramp curves, where the height is 2.6 meters before it flies off. I need to know the initial height, can someone please help? :smile:
 
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can you give us more info about this . Or is that all you know.
 
There must be some more information in this problem, unless if your teacher just wants you to express your answer in variables. Perhaps a velocity would help us out?
 
some more information relevant to the problem must be given to solve for a numerical value otherwise your solution will be a general solution involving variables...
 

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