Physics Speed Distance and Time Problems

Overview

1. First solve ∆𝑥 = 𝑣0 𝑡 + 1/2 𝑎 𝑡 2 to find the constant speed of the ball on the flat table. (x-direction)

Speed from start to end on table is .64 seconds

Distance of table is 1 meter

Acceleration is 0

2. Then solve ∆𝑥 = 𝑣0 𝑡 + 1/2 𝑎 𝑡 2 to find the time it takes for the ball to fall to the top of the coffee can. (y-direction)

Height from table to top of can is .77

Velocity is 0

3. Then solve ∆𝑥 = 𝑣0 𝑡 + 1/2 𝑎 𝑡 2 to find the distance the ball travels in the x-direction to the coffee can. (x-direction)