How Does Table Height Affect Initial Velocity Calculation in Physics?

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The discussion centers on calculating the initial velocity (Vo) of a ball bearing released from a ramp on a table. The ramp is 20 cm long with a 41-degree angle, and the table height is 87.3 cm. The user averaged a velocity of 53.3 from three trials but questions whether Vo should be considered zero. Clarification is sought on how the table height impacts the initial velocity calculation. Understanding the relationship between the ramp's angle, height, and the equations provided is crucial for accurate calculations.
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I am trying to calculate the (Vo) for a ramp length from a horizontal decline marked at
20 cm. The ramp on top of a table has an angle of 41 degrees. I performed 3 trials releasing a ball bearing at the 20cm mark and averaged 53.3 . The table height is 87.3 cm. Isn't Vo 0?

How do I find the Initial Velocity of the ramp length?

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Given equations on Lab sheet Vo=ΔX/t

The Attempt at a Solution


All I did was 53.3/9.8m/s. I am really new at this, any help would be appreciated.
 
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Explain a bit more completely what you're doing and what you're to find out.

What does the height of the table have to do with anything?
 

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