- Attempt 1 2 3 4 5 Distance From Table To Landing 0 50 M 0 53 M 0 56 M 0 52 M 0 50 M I 5 Calculate An Average Distance 1 (33.17 KiB) Viewed 41 times
- Attempt 1 2 3 4 5 Distance From Table To Landing 0 50 M 0 53 M 0 56 M 0 52 M 0 50 M I 5 Calculate An Average Distance 2 (66.53 KiB) Viewed 41 times
6. Now let's take a theoretical approach to the distance travelled. If we want to calculate the expected distance from the table, we need to know the velocity of the ball as it leaves the table. Using the height of the table, estimate the time of flight of the ball. You may find that the equation Ay = Voy +(44)*g*12, where Ay is the height of the table, Voy is zero, as the ball is moving horizontally, and you want to solve for t. Write your working and the answer below: Height of table=0.914 ml 7. If we want to know the horizontal distance traveled, keep in mind we know that the horizontal velocity does not change after it leaves the table. So we can use the equation VE = Ax/At. We know At from #8 and we want to calculate Ax. How might we estimate Vy? Write out your ideas below. 8. Observing that the ball rolls down the inclined plane, determine what the acceleration of the ball is as it rolls (assuming no friction) down the ramp. Note, you may be tempted to answer, "the acceleration of the ball is caused by the acceleration due to gravity which is 9.8 m/s2, however notice the ball does not fall vertically downward. Using the inclined plane as a right triangle, use trig to determine what the acceleration of the ball is. You will need to know the angle of inclination of the plane, which you can find using the images above.