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To determine if a kicked ball clears a wall, one must evaluate both the ball's height and velocity at the wall's position. The key factors include whether the ball is ascending or descending (A), its velocity at that point (B), and its height relative to the wall (C). The correct approach combines these elements, leading to the conclusion that both A and B are essential for a comprehensive analysis, making option E the most accurate choice. The relevant equation for this scenario is the kinematic equation: change x = velocity + 1/2 * acceleration * t^2.

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Homework Statement



You are kicking a ball in the air that is sitting on the ground. You are told the initial velocity and the distance to a wall of a known height. To find out if the ball goes over the wall, you need to


A) determine if the ball is going up or down when it reaches the walls position

B)determine how fast the ball is going when it reaches the walls position

C)determine the height of the ball when it reaches the walls position

D)make sure the ball is at EXACTLY the height of the wall when it reaches the walls position

E)both a and b

Homework Equations


change x=volt + 1/2at^2


The Attempt at a Solution



I am not sure if the answer is C or E...I keep going back and forth... my reasoning is confusing me. Does anyone know? Thanks. Explanation is appreciated
 
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What is your reasoning for choosing C? What is your reasoning for choosing E?
 

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