Solving a Physics Problem: Calculating Time on the Ground & in Air

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The forum discussion centers on calculating the total time a man spends on the ground versus in the air while covering a distance of 100 meters. Key variables include the man's speed and stride length, which are essential for determining the time spent in contact with the ground and the time spent airborne. The problem cannot be solved with the provided information alone, as additional data regarding speed is necessary for accurate calculations.

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i have a problem in physics please solve it

it is that a man covers 100 m distance by running...so calculate the total time by that he was in contact with the groung and the time that the time he remain in the air...

numerically
d=100m
t(on the ground)=?
t(in the air)=?

please try to solve n post

thanx in advance
 
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You don't think perhaps his speed and/or stride has something to do with this?
 
usprince said:
please try to solve n post
Tell you what, you go first, then we'll help you out from there. You can't solve it using just the information you gave us, though.
 

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