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The discussion revolves around a problem involving the maximum height of a rocket fired upward from Earth, described by a specific mathematical function. The problem includes constants such as the radius of the Earth and the acceleration due to gravity, and participants are tasked with graphing the function while identifying key features like intercepts and asymptotes.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the clarity of the equation provided and suggest using proper notation for better understanding. There is a focus on how to graph the function, with some questioning the necessity of using the escape velocity concept in this context.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on the clarity of the equation and exploring different interpretations of the function. Some guidance has been offered regarding graphing techniques, and there is an acknowledgment of the potential complexity in sketching the graph by hand.

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Participants note the importance of correctly interpreting the equation and the implications of using escape velocity as a hint from the teacher. There is a recognition of the need for clarification on the approach to graphing the function.

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Homework Statement


A rocket is fired upward from Earth with initial velocity v measured in m/s. Then maximum height in m is reached by the rocket is given by the function h(v)=Rv^2/2gR-v^2
Radius is 6.4(10^6)m and acceleration due to gravity g is 9.8m/s^2 (R and g are constants and v is the independent variable. Graph the function denoting all intercepts, asymptotes, and other points of interest.


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I used the escape velocity concept. I then plugged in the numbers given into the function. h(v)=6.4(10^6)(11100)^2/2(9.8)^2(6.4)(10^6)-(11100)^2
Im not sure if this is correct and how to graph with the correct axes.

 
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Your equation is very hard to read. Either use some more grouping symbols or retype in LaTeX.

Your equation could be read like this:
h(v)=\frac{Rv^2}{2gR} - v^2

or this:
h(v)=Rv^{2/2gR} - v^2

or this:
h(v)=\frac{Rv^2}{2gR-v^2}

and so on.69
 
the last equation shown is what I meant...sorry
 
so where's the problems in graphing the equation?
u have the equation, h(v), take the x-axiz for v and y-axis, for h
But the graph will be a little difficult to sketch with ur hand, so u may take help of some graphing software

i couldn't get why u needed to use escape velocity concept or something. wat i see the problem, its just a single variable equation that is to be graphed.
please clarify if i missd or misundstood something.
 
I used the escape velocity because my teacher gave us a hint using that and told me to look that up. So am I right in plugging in the numbers into the function the way i did above? Yeah I am using grapher to graph the equation. I just want to make sure I plug the correct function into the graph.
 

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