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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a hailstone impacting a car, specifically focusing on concepts related to momentum, kinematics, and the work-energy theorem. The problem provides specific measurements, including the mass of the hailstone, its velocity, and the depth of the dent created upon impact.

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  • Participants discuss various approaches, including the use of momentum and kinematics, while suggesting that the work-energy theorem may be more appropriate. Questions are raised about the relevance of the depth of the dent and the trajectory of the hailstone. Some participants propose using specific equations to derive acceleration and force.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods and questioning the validity of certain approaches. There is no explicit consensus on the best method to solve the problem, but several lines of reasoning and potential equations are being examined.

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Participants note potential issues with the impact duration and the assumptions made regarding the problem setup, indicating that there may be missing information or misunderstandings about the scenario.

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i really have no clue what to do in this problem since there's a measurement for the dent...what formula am i supposed to use for this?4. During an autumn storm, a 0.012kg hail stone traveling at 20.0m/s made a 0.20 cm deep dent in the hood of Darnell’s new car. What average force did the car exert to stop the damaging hail stone?
so far i understand:
mass= .012kg
velocity= 20 m/s
and then there's the .20 cm deep dent but i dun knoe what's that need for?
 
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You could probably use momentum or kinematics, but the work-energy theorem is a better place to start
 
Can you describe, in detail, the trajectory that the hailstone has travelled, and everything that's happened to it?
 
Would it be right to use v^2=-2*a*s to find the acceleration and then force

If you do not know v^2=u^2+2as try to derive it using:

v=u+at

s=ut+at^2/2
 
ponjavic said:
Would it be right to use v^2=-2*a*s to find the acceleration and then force

If you do not know v^2=u^2+2as try to derive it using:

v=u+at

s=ut+at^2/2

But its a lot easier with energy. W=-KE0
Fd=KEo
F=KEo/d=mv^2/2d
Everything you need to plug in is given, using acceleration is reproving the work energy theorem with kinematics.
 
We had a similar problem in our physics class, but my physics teacher says the solution is incorrect.
1) How long was the impact, if it traveled .2 cm at 20 m/s? (This is the part that is incorrect.)
2) Ft=m(v_2-v_1)
 

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