How Does Mass Relate to Time in Physics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between mass and time in physics, particularly in the context of forces acting on an object at terminal velocity. Participants explore various claims and equations, questioning their validity and origins.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes a relationship between mass and time derived from an equation involving force and velocity, but acknowledges that the reasoning is flawed.
  • Another participant expresses confusion about the initial equation, questioning the validity of the claim that force from air resistance equals velocity squared.
  • A participant mentions the concept of force of air resistance at terminal velocity, but does not provide a source for this assertion.
  • There is a suggestion that a proportionality constant is necessary for the initial relationship to be consistent, as force and velocity squared have different units.
  • One participant humorously questions the relevance of the topic by referencing "farts," suggesting that the discussion may not be serious.
  • Another participant raises an unrelated point about distance being the square root of time, indicating a potential misunderstanding or miscommunication in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of the initial claims, and multiple competing views and questions remain unresolved throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are missing assumptions regarding the relationships proposed, and the discussion lacks clear definitions for terms used, which may lead to confusion. The need for a proportionality constant in the equations is also noted but not resolved.

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Fart = v2

Fart = Fg

Therefore, Fg = v2

Fg = weight

Fg = may

v2y = may

v = square root of ma

v = at

square root of ma = at

the a's cancel out and I'm left with square root m = t


m=mass , t=time , Fg=force of gravity , v=velocity , y=yaxis , ar=air resistance , art=air resistance at terminal velocity , a=acceleration

This is obviously wrong, but what makes it so? As long as it is at terminal velocity and at y axis, in other words, uniform motion, there is obviously no way to come to terms with a relationship between mass and time, right?
 
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You lost me at the first line.

Fart = v2

Are you stating that the force from the air resistance on an object is equal to its velocity squared? Where did you get this relationship from?
 
force of air resistance at terminal velocity
 
Fractal314 said:
force of air resistance at terminal velocity

According to who or what law? Do you have a reference or a source for this equation?
 
This is a gag thread, right? We don't generally deal with the dynamics of farts here.
 
This is probably completely unrlated but did I see somewhere distance being the squarroot of time?
 
In order for the first relationship to hold you need to throw in a proportionality constant with the correct units to make that a consistent statement. Force does not have the same units as velocity squared so something is missing.
 

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