How Does Projectile Motion Affect a Ball Thrown Upward from a Building?

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The discussion revolves around calculating various aspects of projectile motion for a ball thrown upward from a building. Key calculations include the position and velocity of the ball at 1.0 and 4.0 seconds, with results showing a height of 10.1 m and a downward velocity of -24.2 m/s at 4 seconds. The velocity when the ball is 5.0 m above the railing is determined to be approximately 11.27 m/s, with a time of 2.68 seconds to reach that height. The maximum height reached is calculated as 11.48 m, occurring at around 1.53 seconds, while the acceleration at maximum height remains constant at -9.8 m/s². The participant confirms that their calculations for parts c and d are correct.
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Homework Statement


You throw a ball vertically upward from the roof of a tall building. The ball leaves your hand at a point even with the roof railing with an upward speed of 15.0 m/s; the ball is then in free fall. On its way back down, it just misses the railing.
Find (a) the position and velocity of the ball 1.0 s and 4.0 s after leaving your hand;
(b) the velocity when the ball is 5.0 m above the railing;
(b.1) How long will the ball reach 5 m
(c) the maximum height reached and the time at which it is reached; and
(d) the acceleration of the ball when it is at its maximum height.

Homework Equations


Freefall equation like Vf=Vo-gt and etc

The Attempt at a Solution


T at 1
a.) ΔY = (15 m/s)(1 s) - (1/2)(9.8 m/s^2)(1 s)^2
ΔY = 10.1 m

T at 4
ΔY = -18.4 m

V at 1
Vf = (15 m/s) - (9.8 m/s^2)(1)
= 5.2 m/s

V at 4
Vf = -24.2 m/s

b.) Vf^2 = Vi^2 - 2gΔy
Vf^2 = (15 m/s)^2 - (2)(9.8 m/s^2)(5 m)
Vf^2 = 11.27 m/s

b.1) (11.27 m/s) = (15 m/s) - (9.8^2)(t)
t = 0.38

5 m = (15 m/s)(t) - (1/2)(9.8 m/s^2)(t)
t = 2.68

I'm a bit confuse here I got 2 different answer in this part. Really need a big help here

c.) a = Δv/Δt -> t = Δv/a -> t = (15 m/s)/(9.8 m/s^2)
tmax = 1.5306

Δymax = (15 m/s)(1.5306 s) - (1/2)(9.8 m/s^2)(1.5306 s)^2
y = 11.48

d.) The answer is -9.8 m/s^2 right? Constant?
 
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For question b.1) you wrote 5=15t-9,8*0.5t while it should be 5=15t-9.8*0.5T^2
 
Sobhan said:
For question b.1) you wrote 5=15t-9,8*0.5t while it should be 5=15t-9.8*0.5T^2

lol I am such a stupid one

is my c.) and d.) right?
 
VaioZ said:
lol I am such a stupid one

is my c.) and d.) right?
Yes, c and d are right.
 
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