What is the height at which the ball starts to move on a ramp?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the height at which a ball starts to move down a frictionless ramp. The user applies the energy conservation equation, mgh = mgh_2 + 1/2mv^2, to find the initial height. They arrive at a height of 1.45 meters but express confusion about their calculations. Additional information about the ramp's height and the ball's horizontal distance is provided, suggesting a more complex scenario than initially understood. Clarification on the problem's parameters is needed for accurate resolution.
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Homework Statement


A ball of mass 522 g starts at rest and slides down a frictionless track. It leaves the track horizontally, striking the ground.
a. at what height above the ground does the ball start to move?

Homework Equations


I have:
mgh=mgh_2+1/2mv^2
which simplifies to:
h=h_2+1/2mv^2

The Attempt at a Solution


I got:
.2+1.25=1.45

I think that 1.45 is right, but I'm a little confused on how I got to that point.:confused: Any help is most appreciated. Thanks.
 
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uhhhh,
I think the problem probably gave a little more information then that.
 
Oh, so sorry, it did. There was the variable h that was the height of top of ramp to ground. then there was height from bottom of ramp to ground which was 1.25 meters and then distance the ball fell from ramp in x direction which was 1 meter.
 
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