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The discussion revolves around solving a physics problem related to Newton's laws of motion, specifically involving a mug and a tablecloth. Participants clarify the calculations for the mug's acceleration, which is determined to be 0.5 m/s², and the relative acceleration of the cloth, calculated as 2.5 m/s². The distance the cloth must move to be completely pulled out from under the mug is identified as 0.3 m. Using the kinematic equation, the time required to pull the cloth is derived, leading to a successful resolution of the problem. Ultimately, the participant expresses gratitude for the assistance in reaching the correct answer.
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The photo shows below is my attempted solution.
Is there any mistake so I cannot get the correct answer?
 

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haha1234 said:
The photo shows below is my attempted solution.
Is there any mistake so I cannot get the correct answer?
You have the right idea. But you have not taken into account the fact that the mug is moving during this process. So how far does the table cloth have to move?

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I still cannot figure out the right answer:cry:
 
I cannot understand your working .

Please answer the following questions:

1) What is the acceleration of the mug ?
2) What is the relative acceleration of the cloth with respect to the mug?
3) How much time does it take to pull the cloth completely out from under the mug?
 
Tanya Sharma said:
I cannot understand your working .

Please answer the following questions:

1) What is the acceleration of the mug ?
2) What is the relative acceleration of the cloth with respect to the mug?
3) How much time does it take to pull the cloth completely out from under the mug?
(1)I don't know if it is correct.
I found the acceleration of the mug is f=ma→0.1=0.2a→0.5ms^-1
(2)3-0.5?
(3)I don't know.:cry:
 
haha1234 said:
(1)I don't know if it is correct.
I found the acceleration of the mug is f=ma→0.1=0.2a→0.5ms^-1

Correct...except the units are ms-2

haha1234 said:
(2)3-0.5?

Correct...So the relative acceleration is 2.5ms-2

haha1234 said:
(3)I don't know.:cry:
Okay...First answer this - What is the distance cloth has to move with respect to the mug so that the cloth is completely out ? (Read the question carefully ,you may get the answer in question itself )
 
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Tanya Sharma said:
Correct...except the units are ms-2



Correct...So the relative acceleration is 2.5ms-2


Okay...First answer this - What is the distance cloth has to move with respect to the mug so that the cloth is completely out ? (Read the question carefully ,you may get the answer in question itself )

I don't know.
I still cannot understand and still think that the solution is as follow.- -"
0.3=0.5(3)t^2
T=0.447s

s=ut+0.5at^2
=0.5X0.5X0.447^2
=0.05m
However the correct answer is 0.06m
 
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haha1234 said:
0.3m?

Correct...

So the cloth has to move .3m with respect to the mug such that it is completely out.The relative acceleration of the cloth is 2.5ms-2 .

Now use the kinematics equation x=ut+(1/2)at2 ,where u=0 ,x=0.3m and a=2.5ms-2 .

This will give you the value of 't' i.e time it takes to pull the cloth completely out from under the mug .

What do you get ? Let the answer be in square root only.
 
Tanya Sharma said:
Correct...

So the cloth has to move .3m with respect to the mug such that it is completely out.The relative acceleration of the cloth is 2.5ms-2 .

Now use the kinematics equation x=ut+(1/2)at2 ,where u=0 ,x=0.3m and a=2.5ms-2 .

This will give you the value of 't' i.e time it takes to pull the cloth completely out from under the mug .

What do you get ? Let the answer be in square root only.
Thank you!
I can get the correct answer now.:smile:
 
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haha1234 said:
Thank you!
I can get the correct answer now.:smile:

:thumbs:
 
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