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KiNGGeexD
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Ok! Should I subscript the velocity before and after though? :)
Thanks for your help by the way
Thanks for your help by the way
Projectile Motion: Methodology Check
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around a projectile motion problem involving a ball that explodes into two pieces at the peak of its trajectory. The original poster seeks validation of their methodology for determining the velocity of one piece after the explosion, given that one piece drops vertically.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation
Approaches and Questions Raised
- The original poster describes their approach involving the decomposition of velocity into components and the application of momentum conservation. Participants question the clarity of certain terms, such as "drop vertically," and the implications of momentum conservation in the context of the explosion.
Discussion Status
Participants are actively engaging with the original poster's reasoning, raising questions about the assumptions made and the calculations presented. Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of momentum before and after the explosion, and the need for clarity in the problem setup.
Contextual Notes
There is an ongoing discussion about the implications of mass change on momentum calculations and the need for precise definitions of terms used in the problem. The original poster acknowledges potential flaws in their reasoning and is revisiting their calculations.
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