The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving projectile motion, specifically the release of a bomb from an airplane and the calculation of its velocity magnitude just before impact.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different aspects of the problem. Some have provided guidance on the need to calculate vertical and horizontal velocities, while others emphasize the importance of understanding vector concepts. There is no explicit consensus yet on the approach to take.
Participants mention recent lessons on projectile motion, indicating that some may still be grappling with the foundational concepts. There is a suggestion that the problem is part of a homework assignment, which may impose certain constraints on the discussion.
Ika_10 said:A bomb is released from an airplane flying horizontally at an elevation 1600 ft with a velocity of 294 ft/s.
I don't know how to get the magnitude. Will you please help me?
You've got to calculate the vertical and horizontal velocities of the bomb when it strikes the ground before you can worry about the magnitude of anything. ;)Ika_10 said:Maybe that the formula for the magnitude will be derived from the main formulas but i don't know where's the magnitude in that formulas
Ika_10 said:i don't know where's the magnitude in that formulas