Of the 5 motion variables - Vi, Vf, a, ΔX, and T, identify which one you are solving for and the magnitudes and directions of all of the others that are known:   Which of the motion equations is best to use to determine the height of the ball?

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You throw a ball straight up into the air at a velocity of 15 m/s.  You want to know how high above your hand the ball will be at exactly 2.5 sec after you release it. 

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  1. Of the 5 motion variables - Vi, Vf, a, ΔX, and T, identify which one you are solving for and the magnitudes and directions of all of the others that are known:

 

  1. Which of the motion equations is best to use to determine the height of the ball?

 

  1. How high is the ball above your hand at 2.5 sec after you throw it?  

 

  1. (Advanced) Is the ball still on its way up, or is it coming down?  How do you know? 

Part 2:

Write your own original motion problem. Your motion problem should include the following:

  • A story line setting up the motion problem.
  • A variable you are asking the reader to solve for
  • Given quantities of other variables needed to solve the problem
  • Your motion problem should use at least one of the following equations in its solution:

Motion Equations

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a = (Vf - Vi) / t

Δx

Δx = Vi*t + 1/2(a)t2

Vf

Δx = (vf + vi) * t

a

vf2 = vi2 + 2a(Δx)

t

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