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The discussion centers on verifying the correct formula for time in a physics problem, initially proposed as t = √(2Vo²/g). Participants suspect the teacher may have made an error, suggesting it should instead be t = Vo√2/g. The calculations show that the time must account for both the ascent and descent, leading to the conclusion that the teacher's formula does not align with proper unit consistency. Ultimately, the group agrees that the teacher's answer is incorrect, leading to a sense of vindication for one participant. The resolution highlights the importance of accurate formulas in physics problems.
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We are trying to decide if this is true
we are trying to prove that t
equals

t= \sqrt{ \frac{2Vo^2}{g}}
however we think the teacher may have misspoke and it should be
t= \frac{Vo\sqrt{2}}{g}




Vosin45-gt=0

Vosin45=gt

t= \frac{Vosin45}{g}

since you need to muliply by 2 since its only time up and you need time up and down

t= \frac{\frac{2V_0\sqrt{2}}{2}}{g}

t= \frac{2V_0\sqrt{2}}{2g}

t= \frac{Vo\sqrt{2}}{g}
 
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As you may have noted, your prof.'s units don't add up, so his answer MUST be wrong!
 
YES! I am happy, I got yelled at by my friend when I suggested that he was wrong... we will see who is laughing at the end
 
So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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