How Far Can a Golf Ball Travel at 30° on a Level Course?

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The discussion revolves around a golf ball's travel distance when launched at an angle of 30° on a level course, with a specific landing distance provided.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to determine the initial speed of the golf ball based on the given landing distance. Questions about the clarity of the problem and the necessity of visual aids, such as sketches, are also raised.

Discussion Status

The discussion is in the early stages, with participants seeking clarification on the problem's requirements and exploring the need for additional information or representations.

Contextual Notes

There is an emphasis on understanding what specific information is being sought from the provided data, indicating potential gaps in the problem setup.

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Homework Statement


A golf ball with an initial angle of 30° lands exactly 216 m down the range on a level course.



Homework Equations



x=vt+.5at2

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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What exactly are you trying to find with the given information?
 
initial speed
 
Did you draw a sketch of everything you know about the problem?
 

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