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7upstang91
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fiy, if you help me i will continue to bother you until the end of the semester
In an historical movie, two knights on horseback start from rest 80.5 m apart and ride directly toward each other to do battle. Sir George's acceleration has a magnitude of 0.377 m/s2, while Sir Alfred's has a magnitude of 0.364 m/s2. Relative to Sir George's starting point, where do the knights collide?
its failr simple. using one of the kinematic equations, but idk what to do with two Accelrations(a)
i think i use: v^2 = v_0^2 + 2 ax
In an historical movie, two knights on horseback start from rest 80.5 m apart and ride directly toward each other to do battle. Sir George's acceleration has a magnitude of 0.377 m/s2, while Sir Alfred's has a magnitude of 0.364 m/s2. Relative to Sir George's starting point, where do the knights collide?
its failr simple. using one of the kinematic equations, but idk what to do with two Accelrations(a)
i think i use: v^2 = v_0^2 + 2 ax
Lol oh boy. That was an easy one in college..but i haven't touched those equations in 6 years. I need a refresher 
It can be solved using calculus.
The integral of acceleration is velocity, and the integral of velocity is distance.
Asg (acceleration of Sir George) = .377 m/s^2 * t^0
Vsg = 3.77t + 0t^0 (there is no initial velocity)
Dsg = (3.77/2) t^2 + 0t^1 +0t^0 (there is no initial velocity nor is there an initial distance)
Asa (acceleration of Sir Alfred) = -0.364 m/s^2 * t^0 (it's negative because he's moving in the opposite direction of Sir George)
Vsa = -0.364t
Dsa = (-0.364/2) t^2 + 80.5 (the initial distance is 80.5 meters away from Sir George)
Now, just set Dsg and Dsa equal to each other and solve for t, and you should come up with your answer in terms of time. You can then go back and plug the value for t into either distance equation and it should give you your answer in meters, and distance from Sir George's starting point. I'll let you work it out from here.
Yeah... I'm a dork (but at least I got something out of my engineering degree),
Chris
The integral of acceleration is velocity, and the integral of velocity is distance.
Asg (acceleration of Sir George) = .377 m/s^2 * t^0
Vsg = 3.77t + 0t^0 (there is no initial velocity)
Dsg = (3.77/2) t^2 + 0t^1 +0t^0 (there is no initial velocity nor is there an initial distance)
Asa (acceleration of Sir Alfred) = -0.364 m/s^2 * t^0 (it's negative because he's moving in the opposite direction of Sir George)
Vsa = -0.364t
Dsa = (-0.364/2) t^2 + 80.5 (the initial distance is 80.5 meters away from Sir George)
Now, just set Dsg and Dsa equal to each other and solve for t, and you should come up with your answer in terms of time. You can then go back and plug the value for t into either distance equation and it should give you your answer in meters, and distance from Sir George's starting point. I'll let you work it out from here.
Yeah... I'm a dork (but at least I got something out of my engineering degree),
Chris
You'd put the equation for Dsg on on side of the equal sign and Dsa on the other side because you're solving for the time (t) when the two meet. "t" will be the only variable in the equation. Solve for t.
Say Dsg = xt^2 + yt +z
and DSA = at^2 + bt + c
When you start solving for t you're looking for the spot where the two guys occupy the same spot, so, you want Dsg = Dsa. Another way of writing that is: xt^2 + yt +z = at^2 + bt + c
If you need someone to explain to you how to solve for t, you'll need to go back to your algebra book, because that is a very basic concept for much of what you'll be doing in your physics class. Not trying to be nasty... just saying.
However, if you read the question carefully, you will notice that in the first sentence, it states that this is part of a movie. So, the correct answer is, "They will meet at any time and distance other than, "t" and "d" because a movie cannot, by its nature, agree with physics."
Cobra912
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Strippt88
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Assuming George and Alfred were in fact jousting, they would not collide. All of your calculations were in error. The idea is to dismount the opposing rider, or strike a blow that would be counted in points, utilizing a breakable staff in most cases, so as not to injure the other rider. I don't believe they used physics at any point. And, I believe it is in the Stangnet rules that any and all physics type equations be PM'd, so as not to inflict permanant opthimological injury to those of us that have no f...ing clue what that was! Sheesh, i got to reading, and thought I was gonna go back in time.
I'm sorry man. I didn't get your PM until today. I'm really busy trying to find a place to move into now that I'm back at Fort Benning.
As was said above, just set the two equations equal to each other, move all t's to one side of the equation and everything else to the other side of the equation, then solve for t. If you still can't figure this one out, then get someone you go to class with to start tutoring you, because algebra is a prerequisite for physics, and you will not be able to keep up as the course progresses without a good foundation in math.
Chris
As was said above, just set the two equations equal to each other, move all t's to one side of the equation and everything else to the other side of the equation, then solve for t. If you still can't figure this one out, then get someone you go to class with to start tutoring you, because algebra is a prerequisite for physics, and you will not be able to keep up as the course progresses without a good foundation in math.
Chris
Strippt88
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Just curious, I just make roads(good thing we still need those) but, how does one apply this sort of equation? I mean, where can one use the ability to solve this sort of problem? Engineering would be my first guess, aeronautics, machining, like that? I would guess it'd pay a semi-load, cuz I don't know anyone that can do those sort of mathematical gymnastics. Or, maybe they just haven't told me they can, cuz I'm a bit simple, right?
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