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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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The discussion focuses on the methodology for solving a projectile motion problem involving an explosion at the peak of the trajectory. The original poster calculated the components of velocity and applied the principle of conservation of momentum to determine the velocity of the second piece after the explosion. The correct approach involves recognizing that the momentum before the explosion must equal the momentum after, leading to the conclusion that the velocity of the second piece is v/2, where v is the initial velocity of the projectile. The participants emphasized the importance of considering the correct timing and conditions of the explosion in the analysis.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of projectile motion principles
- Knowledge of conservation of momentum
- Familiarity with vector components in physics
- Basic algebra for solving equations
- Study the conservation of momentum in two-dimensional collisions
- Learn about vector decomposition in projectile motion
- Explore the effects of mass changes on momentum
- Review the principles of kinematics in vertical motion
Physics students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of projectile motion and momentum conservation in explosive scenarios.
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