Inclined Plane and soccer ball

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a soccer ball released from the top of a smooth incline. The problem states that the ball travels a distance of 10.8 m in 4.58 seconds, with a question regarding the ball's constant acceleration and the length of the incline.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the known variables such as initial velocity, time elapsed, and displacement. They inquire about the relevant formulas that relate these quantities to acceleration.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered guidance by suggesting relevant equations and highlighting the known variables. There appears to be an ongoing exploration of the problem's parameters, with no explicit consensus reached on the approach to take.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the problem does not provide additional information beyond what is stated, leading to discussions about the implications of the given data.

luckii
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i think this is an easy question but i forgot how and the book doesn't want to tell me. can anyone tell me how to figure this out? thanks.

A soccer ball is released from the top of a smooth incline. After 4.58 s the ball travels 10.8 m. One second later it has reached the bottom of the incline.

(question 1)Assume the ball's acceleration is constant and determine its value ( m/s2).

(question 2)How long is the incline?
 
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what's the initial velocity?

how much time has elapsed?

what is the displacement of the ball?

That's three things you know. What formula relates these three things along with acceleration?
 
thats the only information included in the question.
 
luckii, if that didn't help you, try with
[tex] s = \frac{1}{2} a t^2[/tex]

then you should be fine with both questions...
good luck :)
 
luckii said:
thats the only information included in the question.
Yes, and I'm trying to get you to notice that the question gives you initial velocity (zero), time (4.58 s) and displacement (10.8 m).
 

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