Solve Physics Problems: Draw Picture of Building & Runner

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To solve physics problems involving a building and a runner, it's essential to start by clearly defining the question, identifying knowns and unknowns, and selecting an appropriate method for solving the problem, such as energy or kinematics. Drawing a detailed elevation view of the scenario aids in visualizing the problem and ensuring accuracy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of manipulating equations and verifying units to ensure the solution is reasonable. Participants agree on the necessity of graphical representation to support calculations. Ultimately, the goal is to calculate the speed of the ball and subsequently determine the time and speed of the runner.
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Draw a picture with the building and the runner.
 
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An elevation view
 
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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