In which direction ball will move?

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The discussion revolves around the motion of a ball experiencing uniform motion influenced by inertia and gravitational force. The original poster is uncertain about the net direction of the ball's movement given the perpendicular forces acting on it.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply trigonometry to determine the net direction of the ball's movement but expresses uncertainty about the outcome. Some participants question the completeness of the information provided and suggest that the entire question should be posted for clarity.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance on how to structure the question and emphasizing the need for a complete statement of the problem. There is an acknowledgment of multiple ways to interpret the motion of the ball.

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hello friends, a ball experiences uniform motion due to inertia and gravitational force which is acting downwards. Both these forces are perpendicular. So given these conditions,in which direction the ball will move? I think with the help of trigonometry we can solve this.. Since there are two direction force are acting,i think ball will move in net direction.. But i don't know which net direction...
 
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Welcome to the forum. I see you are a first time poster. Can you check the rules for posting homework questions...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=617567

In particular please post the whole question as set and an attempt at the solution.

EDIT: There are several ways to answer your question as posed. The simplest is "In a parabolic arc".
 
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CWatters said:
Welcome to the forum. I see you are a first time poster. Can you check the rules for posting homework questions...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=617567

In particular please post the whole question as set and an attempt at the solution.

EDIT: There are several ways to answer your question as posed. The simplest is "In a parabolic arc".

how to edit?? And i am in a mobile.but i didn't see any homework template..
 
You don't need to edit your first post. You can make a new one using the following headings..

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