Vectors and 2D Kinematic Question

In summary, the conversation discusses a question about vectors and 2D kinematics. It mentions astronaut Alan Shepard hitting a golf ball on the Apollo 14 mission to the moon with a makeshift golf club. It also states that the free-fall acceleration on the moon is 1/6 of its value on Earth. The question asks for the flight time, distance traveled, and the difference in distance traveled on the moon compared to Earth. The person being addressed is asked to provide their attempts and difficulties in solving the question before receiving assistance.
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Vectors and 2D Kinematic Question!

On the Apollo 14 mission to the moon, astronaut Alan Shepard hit a golf ball with a golf club improvised from a tool. The free-fall acceleration on the moon is 1/6 of its value on earth. Suppose he hits the ball with a speed of 25 m/s at an angle of 35° above the horizontal.

(a) How long was the ball in flight?

(b) How far did it travel?

(c) How much farther would it have traveled on the moon than on earth?
 
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hi klt5182! welcome to pf! :wink:

show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help! :smile:
 

Related to Vectors and 2D Kinematic Question

1. What is a vector in physics?

A vector in physics is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It can be represented graphically by an arrow, with the length of the arrow representing the magnitude and the direction of the arrow representing the direction of the vector.

2. What are the components of a vector?

The components of a vector are the parts of the vector that act in the x and y directions. These components are typically represented as (x,y) or x and y in equations.

3. How do you calculate the magnitude of a vector?

The magnitude of a vector can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem. It is the square root of the sum of the squares of the vector's x and y components. The formula for magnitude is |v| = √(x^2 + y^2).

4. What is 2D kinematics?

2D kinematics is the study of motion in two dimensions, typically the x and y axes. It involves analyzing the motion of an object in terms of its position, velocity, and acceleration in both the x and y directions.

5. How do you solve 2D kinematic problems?

To solve 2D kinematic problems, you must first break the problem down into its x and y components. Then, use the appropriate equations for position, velocity, and acceleration in each direction to solve for the unknown variables. It is important to carefully label and keep track of each component to avoid confusion.

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