Physics's projectile motion assignment

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on solving a projectile motion problem involving a dart thrown at a bullseye. The dart reaches the dartboard in 0.25 seconds, and participants suggest using standard constant acceleration equations to determine how far below the bullseye the dart will land. Specifically, the equations should be applied once with zero gravity and once with gravitational acceleration set to -g. This approach allows for a clear calculation of the dart's vertical displacement due to gravity.

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  • Basic knowledge of gravitational acceleration (g)
  • Ability to perform kinematic calculations
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Homework Statement


a beginning darts player aims a dart directly at the bullseye. the dart reaches the dartboard 0.25 s after throwing the dart. how far below the bullseye ill it land?


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welcome to pf!

hi navjot singh! welcome to pf! :smile:

(but pleeeease don't use the same thread title for different problems! :rolleyes:)

if gravity was zero, it would hit the bullseye …

so use the standard constant acceleration equations twice, once for a = 0, and once for a = -g :wink:
 

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