Solve Physics Problems: Draw Picture of Building & Runner

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a building and a runner, focusing on visual representation and the relationships between various physical quantities.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the importance of visualizing the problem through drawings and consider what information is necessary to solve it, including knowns and unknowns. There is mention of different methods to approach the problem, such as energy and kinematics.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on how to structure the problem-solving process, while others have expressed agreement with these suggestions. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct equations and methods to apply, with some participants having made progress in drawing and calculating values.

Contextual Notes

Participants are encouraged to create visual aids and ensure that their solutions are reasonable, with a focus on verifying units and graphical representations.

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Draw a picture with the building and the runner.
 
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Here is what I recomend:

A. Write down what the question is asking

B. Write down what are the knowns

C. Write down what are the unknowns

D. Write down which method you will try to use to solve this (Energy, kinematic?, and why)

E. Write down the equations you have based on the method chosen from part D.

F. Try to manipulate the equations to get a solution

G. Check your solution to see if it seems too big or small to be reasonable


(Do make a picture too)
 
Agreed except for F.

Determine the correct equation, manipulate units to verify. Make sure it works graphically, the picture.
 
That sounds like a good idea.
 
Thankyou , yea i drew the pictures i got the answer for the speed of the ball , now i have to plug it into an equation to find the time and speed of the person
 

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