What is the path of a ball thrown between two children in a moving car?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a problem involving the motion of a ball thrown between two children in a moving car. The context includes considerations of velocities and the three-dimensional nature of the motion.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants express uncertainty about visualizing the problem in three dimensions and seek clarification on the setup. There are attempts to articulate thoughts on the ball's path and velocity in relation to the car's movement.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their thoughts and seeking further clarification. Some guidance is offered regarding framing questions to better address the problem, but there is no explicit consensus on the approach to take.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention previous parts of the problem, indicating potential confusion or lack of confidence in their understanding. There is a sense of urgency due to an approaching deadline for submission.

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Homework Statement


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LOOKING AT PART (c) The ball is traveling at velocity c/√2. The car is traveling at velocity c/√2.
Ball is thrown up through the sun roof or something I don't know.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to think about this in 3D. I've done parts (a) and (b) though they're probably wrong so I just want to figure out this piece of the problem at least.
 
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display the question properly- perhaps first part is hidden
 
Verma S.P. said:
display the question properly- perhaps first part is hidden
Yeah I know I didn't want to get yelled at for a double posting so I did not include the questions I already answered and explicitly stated I only wanted help with part (c) which is clearly displayed
 
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Tell us what your thinking is regarding part c, please.
 
Forget it this is due in an hour
 
cosmos42 said:
I've done parts (a) and (b) though they're probably wrong so

well i personally feel at a loss to help you - as i do not know your difficulty - that with the available info please try to frame such questions whose answer can help you so that you may not write ...'probably wrong'
suppose there are two children in the car and one child throws the ball towards another one -what will be the path of the ball?
 

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