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ok well i dont know the acceleration, or the initial velocity. I have to find out both values. Which equations can i use?

2007-11-13 11:05:06 · 1 answers · asked by mephisto 5 in Science & Mathematics Physics

I know the following:
Distance
Final velocity
Time

2007-11-13 11:12:25 · update #1

1 answers

The relevant formulas depend on what you do know, please advise.

If the acceleration you are missing is gravity than that is a known constant (9.8 m/sec^2). The formulas for projectile motion are:

y = yi + visin(A)t +.5gt^2
x = xi + vicos(A)t

with:
yi = equal to initial vertical position
xi = equal to initial horizontal position
vi = initial speed
A = angle from the horizon
t = time
g = gravitational acceleration (see above)

You can differentiate these equations to give the x' and y' components of velocity as a function of time. If you want me to do it you can write out the whole problem.
I hope this helps.

2007-11-13 11:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by jeffrcal 7 · 0 0

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