Kinematics: Falling from a Tree

In summary, Anastasia and Joe fall from a 50.0 meter high branch in the rainforest. Joe falls 1.1 seconds after Anastasia. Using the equations V=Vo+at and X=VoT+1/2at^2, we can calculate Joe's height above the ground when Anastasia reaches the ground.
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Homework Statement


While exploring the canopy of the rainforest in equatorial South America, Anastasia falls from a branch 50.0 meters high. Exactly 1.1 seconds later Joe falls from the same branch. How high above the ground is Joe when Anastasia splats into the mud below?

Homework Equations


V=Vo + at
X=1/2(Vo -V)T
X=VoT + 1/2at2
V2=Vo2 + 2ax

(If a 2 is after a letter then it means squared)
X=displacement
A=Acceleration
T=Tome
Vo=Initial Velocity
V=Velocity

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea.
 
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Try to separate the information given to you in the question and then try to pick the equation that best fits
 

1. How do you calculate the velocity of an object falling from a tree?

The velocity of an object falling from a tree can be calculated using the formula v = √(2gh), where v is the velocity, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and h is the height of the tree in meters.

2. What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Speed is a measure of how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a measure of how fast an object is moving in a specific direction. In the case of an object falling from a tree, the speed would be the same as the velocity, since the object is only moving in one direction (downward).

3. How does the mass of an object affect its acceleration when falling from a tree?

The mass of an object does not affect its acceleration when falling from a tree. In the absence of air resistance, all objects will fall towards the ground with the same acceleration, regardless of their mass. This is known as the acceleration due to gravity.

4. What is the formula for calculating the distance an object falls from a tree?

The formula for calculating the distance an object falls from a tree is d = ½ gt², where d is the distance, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and t is the time it takes for the object to fall. This formula assumes that the object starts at rest and is not affected by air resistance.

5. How does air resistance affect the motion of an object falling from a tree?

Air resistance can greatly affect the motion of an object falling from a tree. As the object falls, it will encounter air resistance which will slow it down. This means that the object will not fall with a constant acceleration, as it would in the absence of air resistance. The exact effect of air resistance on the object's motion depends on its shape and size, as well as the density of the air.

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