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The discussion revolves around a user's difficulty in solving a physics problem related to work and velocity, specifically how to relate work done to speed. The user expressed frustration over receiving a warning for not providing enough details about their attempt, despite stating they had already tried to solve the problem. Respondents emphasized the importance of sharing specific steps taken to facilitate better assistance. The conversation highlights the need for clear communication in seeking help on forums. Ultimately, providing detailed attempts is crucial for receiving effective support.
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Homework Statement
Homework relating to work and velocity.
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.5mv^2=KE, W = (change in x)F
I sent the work divided by two equal to the velocity part of the problem then got stuck.
 

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bob1352 said:
Homework Statement:: Homework relating to work and velocity to
Relevant Equations:: .5mv^2=KE, W = (change in x)F

I sent the work divided by two equal to the velocity part of the problem then got stuck.
Please post your attempt, per forum rules.
 
To get you started, how is the work ##W_D## related to the speed V at the end of the distance D? Think of work energy theorem.
Similarly, how is the work ##W_D/2## related to the speed ##V'## (which is the speed that the box has when the work that has been done is ##W_D/2##.)
 
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haruspex said:
Please post your attempt, per forum rules.
Do you honestly think I went through the effort of creating an account and making a post without attempting the problem first? In the post I even said that I set the work divided 2 = to velocity part and got stuck. And somehow I got a strike on my account for getting stuck. My disappointment with this forum is immeasurable and my day in ruined. All I asked for was help, not answers, and I was left to rot like a corpse in the rain.
 
bob1352 said:
Do you honestly think I went through the effort of creating an account and making a post without attempting the problem first? In the post I even said that I set the work divided 2 = to velocity part and got stuck. And somehow I got a strike on my account for getting stuck. My disappointment with this forum is immeasurable and my day in ruined. All I asked for was help, not answers, and I was left to rot like a corpse in the rain.
I am not able to help you if you do not post what you actually did. The outline in post #1 is much too vague. Did you really set velocity = work/2? I hope not. Did you get an answer of any sort as a result of what you did?

It seems such a waste to go through the effort of joining and making a post, then not supply enough info for anyone to help you.

Any "strike" on your account did not come from me.
 
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bob1352 said:
Do you honestly think I went through the effort of creating an account and making a post without attempting the problem first? In the post I even said that I set the work divided 2 = to velocity part and got stuck. And somehow I got a strike on my account for getting stuck. My disappointment with this forum is immeasurable and my day in ruined. All I asked for was help, not answers, and I was left to rot like a corpse in the rain.
You really have to provide us with more details of what exactly you did. We don't have telepathy , we are not inside your brain to know what you thought for this problem and what exactly you did.
We want to help you and not going to leave you like a corpse to rot in the rain, but you must show some effort and post a well detailed attempt at the solution.
 

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