Falling Objects
Falling objects pose significant hazards in various contexts, from everyday scenarios to industrial settings and construction sites. Whether it's a loose tool at a construction site, a household item slipping from a shelf, or natural debris tumbling from heights, the potential for injury or property damage is ever-present. Understanding the physics behind falling objects, the factors influencing their trajectory, and implementing appropriate safety measures are essential in mitigating risks associated with such occurrences. This introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the dynamics, risks, and preventive measures related to falling objects.
Questions
- If a projectile is shot at an angle of #pi/6# and at a velocity of #32 m/s#, when will it reach its maximum height??
- A projectile is shot from the ground at a velocity of #45 m/s# and at an angle of #(2pi)/3#. How long will it take for the projectile to land?
- A projectile is shot from the ground at a velocity of #56 m/s# and at an angle of #(3pi)/4#. How long will it take for the projectile to land?
- Yosief and his family went to San Diego for summer vacation. Yosief plotted the speed versus time on his note book see below. Estimate the distance to San Diego using Yosief's plot?
- If a projectile is shot at an angle of #(2pi)/3# and at a velocity of #6 m/s#, when will it reach its maximum height?
- A projectile is shot from the ground at a velocity of #15 m/s# at an angle of #(5pi)/12#. How long will it take for the projectile to land?
- A 3.00-kilogram mass is thrown vertically upward with an initial speed of 9.80 meters per second. What is the maximum height this object will reach?
- If a projectile is shot at an angle of #(2pi)/3# and at a velocity of #5 m/s#, when will it reach its maximum height?
- A ball is dropped from a height of 10 feet.Each time it hits the ground, it bounces to 80% of it's previous height. Find the total distance travelled by the ball?
- If a stone is dropped at an altitude of 174.9 m from a helicopter which is ascending with a velocity of 20.68 m/s, how long does the stone take to reach the ground?
- An object is thrown vertically from a height of #15 m# at # 19 m/s#. How long will it take for the object to hit the ground?
- What would be the effect of dropping a penny onto someone's head from the top of the tallest building?
- A stone is dropped from a helicopter hovering at a constant height of 490m. How long before the stone reaches the ground?
- A projectile is shot from the ground at a velocity of #8 m/s# and at an angle of #(2pi)/3#. How long will it take for the projectile to land?
- A 3kg stone is dropped from a height of 4m. What is its momentum as it strikes the ground? Solve using suvat
- If a projectile is shot at an angle of #pi/6# and at a velocity of #18 m/s#, when will it reach its maximum height??
- A projectile is shot from the ground at a velocity of #5 m/s# and at an angle of #(7pi)/12#. How long will it take for the projectile to land?
- If a projectile is shot at an angle of #pi/12# and at a velocity of #22 m/s#, when will it reach its maximum height??
- If a projectile is shot at an angle of #(5pi)/12# and at a velocity of #16 m/s#, when will it reach its maximum height??
- If a projectile is shot at an angle of #pi/6# and at a velocity of #24 m/s#, when will it reach its maximum height??