Need help finding initial minimum speed

In summary, the problem is to find the minimum initial speed and corresponding angle for a bale to be ejected 8 feet above and 16 feet behind the ejector in order to load the back of a wagon. The equation to solve is r(t) = (v0*cos\Theta*t)i + [h + (v0*sin\Theta*t) - 16t^2]j and the first step is to set the ejector at the origin and the "reverse ejection" direction in the positive x direction. This will result in two equations in three variables, v0, t, and \theta, which can be solved to eliminate t and find an equation with v0 and \theta to determine the minimum initial
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Homework Statement


A bale ejector consists of two variable-speed belts at the end of a baler. Its purpose is to toss bales into a trailing wagon. In loading the back of a wagon, a bale must be thrown to a position 8 feet above and 16 feet behind the ejector. Find the minimum initial speed of the bale and the corresponding angle at which it must be ejected from the baler.


Homework Equations



[tex]r(t)=(v_{o}*cos\Theta*t)i + [h + (v_{o}*sin\Theta*t) - 16t^{2}]j[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


Unfortunately the very beginning is where I'm stuck. I have two unknown that I am asked to solve (minimum initial velocity and the angle) and not sure how to start solving this. Could someone give me a nudge in the right direction on how to start?
 
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I would start by placing the ejector at the origin so h = 0, and the "reverse ejection" direction in the positive x direction. So your target is at x = 16, y = 8. Then if you set x = 16, y = 8 you will have two equations in three variables, v0, t, and [itex]\theta[/itex]. If you eliminate t between them that should give you an equation with v0 and [itex]\theta[/itex] to work with.
 

FAQ: Need help finding initial minimum speed

What is the initial minimum speed?

The initial minimum speed is the minimum amount of speed required for an object to overcome any initial resistance and start moving.

How do you calculate the initial minimum speed?

The initial minimum speed can be calculated using the formula v = √(2ad), where v is the initial speed, a is the acceleration, and d is the distance.

What factors affect the initial minimum speed?

The initial minimum speed is affected by factors such as the mass of the object, the force applied, and any initial resistance or friction.

What happens if the initial minimum speed is not reached?

If the initial minimum speed is not reached, the object will not be able to overcome the initial resistance and will not start moving.

Can the initial minimum speed be negative?

No, the initial minimum speed cannot be negative as it represents the minimum amount of speed required for an object to start moving in a specific direction.

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