Need to find distance of an object over an incline plane

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The problem involves an object moving up a frictionless incline at a speed of 30 m/s and a height of 20 meters, with the goal of determining the distance traveled along the incline before coming to a stop.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the effects of gravity on the object's motion and question the height at which the object stops rising vertically.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered insights regarding the role of gravitational acceleration in the object's motion, while others are exploring the implications of height and incline on the distance traveled.

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The problem is framed within the constraints of a homework assignment, and there is an emphasis on understanding the physics concepts involved without providing direct solutions.

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Homework Statement




an object is traveling 30 m/s up a 30 degree incline with height of 20, (there is zero friction) how far did it go?

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no idea

The Attempt at a Solution



stuck
 
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Since there is no friction, think of why the object would come to a stop.
 
because of acceleration due to gravity
 
snailpoop said:
because of acceleration due to gravity

Indeed. So, at which height y (measured vertically, not up the incline) does it stop rising?
 

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