Teddy Bear Falls: Solving a Trajectory Problem

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The discussion focuses on calculating the trajectory of a teddy bear dropped from a Ferris wheel at a county fair. The Ferris wheel has a diameter of 14.6 meters and a bottom height of 1.1 meters above the ground, with the rim moving at 1.0 m/s. To determine where the teddy bear will land, participants need to analyze the initial height and horizontal speed at the moment of release. The calculations involve using projectile motion equations to find the horizontal distance from the base of the Ferris wheel. Accurate application of physics principles is essential for solving this trajectory problem.
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At a county fair, a boy takes his teddy bear on the giant Ferris wheel. Unfortunately, at the top of the ride, he accidentally drops his stuffed buddy. The wheel has a diameter of 14.6 m, the bottom of the wheel is 1.1 m above the ground and its rim is moving at a speed of 1.0 m/s. How far from the base of the Ferris wheel will the teddy bear land?
 
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