Kinematics: 3 unknowns, find Time.

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The discussion revolves around a kinematics problem involving projectile motion, where the original poster seeks to determine the time of flight (T) for a car going off a ramp at a 10-degree angle, landing at specified horizontal (delta X) and vertical (delta Y) displacements.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the use of kinematic equations to relate the initial velocities, time, and displacements. Some participants express their attempts to derive expressions for time and velocity based on the given parameters.

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There are multiple attempts to solve for time and velocity, with some participants confirming their calculations and others providing feedback on the correctness of values obtained. Guidance is offered regarding substituting values into equations, and some participants express uncertainty about their results.

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Participants reference the need to adhere to forum rules regarding showing work and attempts. There is mention of an upcoming AP physics test, which may influence the urgency and focus of the discussion.

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SOLVED.

Homework Statement


angle = 10 degrees
delta X = 20
delta Y = -1.5

car goes off a 10 degree ramp and lands at the delta X/delta Y.
what is T?

Homework Equations


delta X = VxoT
Vy = Vyo + AyT
delta Y = VyoT + (1/2)AyT^2
Vy^2 = Vyo^2 + 2Ay(delta Ymax)

The Attempt at a Solution


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Read the rules of PF.
Don't expect answer from us. Show your attempts.
You know the relevant equations.
 
rl.bhat said:
Read the rules of PF.
Don't expect answer from us. Show your attempts.
You know the relevant equations.

Thanks for the help >:(

I found Vxo and Vyo in terms of V using sohcahtoa, then I plugged it into and delta X = VxoT and found out T (t = 20.3/v). I plugged Vyo and T into my third eqn. above and got V=1.

There's my attempt.
 
Your T value is correct.
Now in the third equation, substitute the values of T. Y and Ay = g. In this Y and g are negative. Solve for v. Then you can find T.
 
figured it out. did this earlier but I didn't see the answer for some reason?

AP physics test tomorrow wish me luck o.O i'll need it!
 
Rubix said:
figured it out. did this earlier but I didn't see the answer for some reason?

AP physics test tomorrow wish me luck o.O i'll need it!
Can you show me the calculations, so that I can check it. I am getting v = 9.624 m/s.
Any way good luck to you.
 
i got V = 20.04 m/s (correct answer from teacher is 20.05)

calculations:

Vxo = Vcos10
Vyo = Vsin10

20 = (Vcos10)t
t = (20.3/v)

-1.5 = (Vsin10)(20.3/v) + (1/2)(-9.8)(20.3/v)^2
-1.5 = (V's cancel out, so do 20.3 times sin10)
-1.5 = (3.52) - 4.9(20.3/v)^2
5.02 = 4.9(20.3/v)^2
1.026 = (20.3/v)^2
root everything
1.013 = 20.3/v
1.013v = 20.3
v = 20.039 m/s
 
Good. I think I missed vsin10.
 

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