Year 10 physics homework problem

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The discussion revolves around a Year 10 physics homework problem involving projectile motion, specifically concerning the behavior of water exiting a source horizontally.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the initial assumptions about the water's trajectory and whether a different scenario, such as throwing a stone, might provide clarity. There are inquiries about the equations related to constant acceleration, specifically the SUVAT equations.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance regarding the need to show attempts and have referenced relevant equations. The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to start, but there is a suggestion that understanding the equations could lead to progress.

Contextual Notes

The original poster has not attempted the problem due to a lack of understanding, and there is an emphasis on the requirement to find an equation independently as part of the homework rules.

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Homework Statement
if I want to water a garden bed 6 meters away and the water is coming out of the hose at 8 m/s how high must I hold the hose to reach the garden bed?
Relevant Equations
distance to garden bed: 6 meters
water speed coming out of the hose: 8 meters per second
I got this as homework and I am not sure how to attempt it
 

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Per forum rules, you must show an attempt.
Your diagram has the water coming out horizontally. Are you assuming that?
Would you find it easier if it were throwing a stone? For a given angle, speed and height of throw, how far away would it land?
 
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Thank you for your reply,
unfortunately I have no clue how to attempt this question therefore I have not attempted it. The water is indeed coming out horizontally.
 
Camden said:
Thank you for your reply,
unfortunately I have no clue how to attempt this question therefore I have not attempted it. The water is indeed coming out horizontally.
What equations have you been taught for constant acceleration. SUVAT?
 
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haruspex said:
What equations have you been taught for constant acceleration. SUVAT?
I was supposed to find an equation myself
 
Thankyou this has helped a lot i figured it out now
 
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