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So the horizontal component of my initial velocity is 20 m/s, and the vertical component of initial velocity is 36.6 m/s
How Do You Calculate the Initial Velocity Components of a Projectile?
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around calculating the initial velocity components of a projectile given its horizontal and vertical displacements after a certain time. The problem involves understanding projectile motion, specifically the relationships between displacement, velocity, and acceleration due to gravity.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the equations of motion for horizontal and vertical displacements, questioning the assumptions about initial velocities and the effects of gravity. There are attempts to derive the initial velocity components based on given displacements and time.
Discussion Status
Participants are actively engaging with the problem, offering equations and discussing the implications of their assumptions. Some have calculated the horizontal component of velocity, while others are working on the vertical component. There is a recognition of the need to clarify the role of gravity and the initial velocity in the equations.
Contextual Notes
There is an ongoing debate about the initial conditions of the projectile, particularly whether the initial vertical velocity can be assumed to be zero. Participants are also navigating the implications of using negative signs in their calculations related to gravity.