Kinematics: 3 unknowns, find Time.

In summary: Thank you for showing your work.In summary, using the given equations, the value of T was found to be 20.3/v. By substituting this value into the third equation, the value of V was determined to be 20.039 m/s. This was confirmed by the teacher's answer of 20.05 m/s.
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Rubix
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SOLVED.

Homework Statement


angle = 10 degrees
delta X = 20
delta Y = -1.5

car goes off a 10 degree ramp and lands at the delta X/delta Y.
what is T?

Homework Equations


delta X = VxoT
Vy = Vyo + AyT
delta Y = VyoT + (1/2)AyT^2
Vy^2 = Vyo^2 + 2Ay(delta Ymax)

The Attempt at a Solution


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Read the rules of PF.
Don't expect answer from us. Show your attempts.
You know the relevant equations.
 
  • #3
rl.bhat said:
Read the rules of PF.
Don't expect answer from us. Show your attempts.
You know the relevant equations.

Thanks for the help >:(

I found Vxo and Vyo in terms of V using sohcahtoa, then I plugged it into and delta X = VxoT and found out T (t = 20.3/v). I plugged Vyo and T into my third eqn. above and got V=1.

There's my attempt.
 
  • #4
Your T value is correct.
Now in the third equation, substitute the values of T. Y and Ay = g. In this Y and g are negative. Solve for v. Then you can find T.
 
  • #5
figured it out. did this earlier but I didn't see the answer for some reason?

AP physics test tomorrow wish me luck o_O i'll need it!
 
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Rubix said:
figured it out. did this earlier but I didn't see the answer for some reason?

AP physics test tomorrow wish me luck o_O i'll need it!
Can you show me the calculations, so that I can check it. I am getting v = 9.624 m/s.
Any way good luck to you.
 
  • #7
i got V = 20.04 m/s (correct answer from teacher is 20.05)

calculations:

Vxo = Vcos10
Vyo = Vsin10

20 = (Vcos10)t
t = (20.3/v)

-1.5 = (Vsin10)(20.3/v) + (1/2)(-9.8)(20.3/v)^2
-1.5 = (V's cancel out, so do 20.3 times sin10)
-1.5 = (3.52) - 4.9(20.3/v)^2
5.02 = 4.9(20.3/v)^2
1.026 = (20.3/v)^2
root everything
1.013 = 20.3/v
1.013v = 20.3
v = 20.039 m/s
 
  • #8
Good. I think I missed vsin10.
 

FAQ: Kinematics: 3 unknowns, find Time.

What is kinematics?

Kinematics is a branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion. It includes concepts such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

What are the 3 unknowns in kinematics?

The 3 unknowns in kinematics are displacement, time, and acceleration. These variables are used to describe the motion of an object.

How do you solve for time in kinematics with 3 unknowns?

To solve for time in kinematics with 3 unknowns, you can use the equation t = (vf - vi) / a, where t is time, vf is final velocity, vi is initial velocity, and a is acceleration. You will need to have values for at least two of these variables to solve for time.

Can kinematics equations be used for any type of motion?

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