Solving the Challenge: Who Will Hit the Target?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving two scenarios where one child fires a bb gun at a stationary target and another fires at a target that is falling under the influence of gravity. Participants are exploring the implications of projectile motion in relation to the falling target.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to determine which child will hit their target, with some suggesting that the projectile motion of the bullet will allow it to hit the falling target. Questions are raised about the specifics of the target's motion, such as its falling speed and the conditions under which the shots are fired.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants clarifying the original problem statement and exploring different interpretations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the assumptions made about the targets' motions, but no consensus has been reached on the solution.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of specific information regarding the speed of the falling target, which is a point of contention in the discussion. Additionally, the problem was presented in an interview context, adding a layer of complexity to the participants' interpretations.

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Homework Statement


A kid fires a bb gun directly at a target that is few metres away
Another kid fires a bb gun directly at a target that is falling under the influence of gravity
which child will be able to hit the target


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The Attempt at a Solution


i thingk second one
if anyone has not understood the ques he can clarify his doubts
 
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Why do you think that's the answer?
 
because the motion of the bullet will be projectile so it would hit the target that is down
 
jontyjashan said:
because the motion of the bullet will be projectile so it would hit the target that is down
OK, but one thing that's not specified is how fast is the target falling?
 
it has only been give in the question that it is falling
i also prepared a picture of it in the paint but was not able to upload it
if any1 is able to prepare the photo please post it
i will see if it is correct
 
I suspect the two choices were meant to be something like this:
(1) A kid fires directly at a stationary target.
(2) A second kid fires directly at a target that begins to fall under gravity the moment he pulls the trigger.
 
ya that's the exact question
please help me with it
it was asked to me in an interview
 
Do you understand the difference between my version and the one you posted?
 
sorry
 

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