The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a ball rolling down an inclined plane with a specified acceleration and distance. The original poster attempts to calculate the speed of the ball at the bottom of the incline but arrives at a different answer than the textbook solution.
There is ongoing dialogue about the validity of the calculations and the setup of the problem. Some participants have provided guidance on how to approach the problem conceptually, while others express frustration over the lack of detailed calculations shared by the original poster.
Participants note that the problem does not provide the time directly, leading to assumptions and potential miscalculations. There is also mention of the forum's requirement for detailed work to facilitate effective assistance.
Although you made it so the dimensions are correct, this is not a valid way of finding the time.roinujo1 said:
roinujo1 said:
Often the hardest part is setting up the equations. I gather that you posted the problem on a different site, and got some help there. We would have been more than happy to help if you had shown the work you did, rather than provide a brief summary of it. When you post a homework problem here at Physics Forums, we require that you show the work you have done. Your first post in this thread just barely qualifies for "showing the work."roinujo1 said:
