SUMMARY
The problem involves calculating the height from which a stone is dropped from a hot air balloon rising at 3 m/s, striking the ground after 1.5 seconds. The initial velocity (V1) of the stone is indeed 3 m/s, as it shares the same velocity as the balloon at the moment of release. Using the kinematic equation for vertical motion, the height can be calculated as 3 m/s multiplied by 1.5 seconds, minus the effect of gravity over that time period.
PREREQUISITES
- Kinematic equations of motion
- Understanding of initial velocity in free fall
- Basic principles of gravity (9.81 m/s²)
- Concept of relative motion in physics
NEXT STEPS
- Study kinematic equations for vertical motion in physics
- Learn about the effects of gravity on falling objects
- Explore relative motion concepts in physics
- Practice problems involving initial velocity and free fall
USEFUL FOR
Students studying physics, educators teaching kinematics, and anyone interested in understanding motion dynamics in real-world scenarios.