Check My Answers for Velocity Questions | Helpful Advice to Ensure Accuracy

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The discussion revolves around a request for assistance in verifying answers to velocity-related questions. Participants emphasize the importance of checking signs in calculations, noting that sign errors can lead to incorrect conclusions even if the final numerical answers appear correct. One user acknowledges previous feedback and admits to missing a sign in their calculations. The conversation highlights the necessity of careful attention to detail in physics problems. Overall, the exchange serves as a reminder of the critical nature of accuracy in problem-solving.
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yes i did read your comments, and i did implement the corrections (except i missed out the (-) for vAx = 80)

i do apologize for making multiple threads, i just thought i'd post both questions together, as i wanted a check for one of my other questions...
 
For your second problem, you have the correct answer but again you need to pay closer attention to your signs.
 
ahh, i see what i did wrong. since vBx will be traveling in a negative direction, although it gives the same answer, my workings were wrong, which in this case are important. thank you
 
Kindly see the attached pdf. My attempt to solve it, is in it. I'm wondering if my solution is right. My idea is this: At any point of time, the ball may be assumed to be at an incline which is at an angle of θ(kindly see both the pics in the pdf file). The value of θ will continuously change and so will the value of friction. I'm not able to figure out, why my solution is wrong, if it is wrong .
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