What times it takes for the ball to drop?

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In summary, the time it takes for an object to reach the ground with no air resistance when dropped from three times its original height can be expressed as t = √3T, where T is the time it takes to reach the ground from its original height. This is derived using the equation x = x0 + v0t + 1/2at^2.
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Homework Statement


When you drop an object from a certain height, it takes time T to reach the ground with no air resistance. If you dropped it from three times that height, how long (in terms of T) would it take to reach the ground?

Homework Equations


##x=x_0+v_{0x}t+\frac{1}{2}a_x t^2##

The Attempt at a Solution


Did I solve it correctly?

##0=h+\frac{1}{2}(-g)T^2##

##h=\frac{1}{2}gT^2##

Now we take 3 times the height and substitute it:

##0=3\cdot\frac{1}{2}gT^2+\frac{1}{2}(-g)t^2##

##t^2=\dfrac{3}{2}gT^2\cdot \dfrac{2}{g}##

##t^2=3T^2##

##t=\sqrt{3T^2}##
 
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It is correct. Do you have any doubts?
 
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maxpancho said:

Homework Statement


When you drop an object from a certain height, it takes time T to reach the ground with no air resistance. If you dropped it from three times that height, how long (in terms of T) would it take to reach the ground?

Homework Equations


##x=x_0+v_{0x}t+\frac{1}{2}a_x t^2##

The Attempt at a Solution


Did I solve it correctly?

##0=h+\frac{1}{2}(-g)T^2##

##h=\frac{1}{2}gT^2##

Now we take 3 times the height and substitute it:

##0=3\cdot\frac{1}{2}gT^2+\frac{1}{2}(-g)t^2##

##t^2=\dfrac{3}{2}gT^2\cdot \dfrac{2}{g}##

##t^2=3T^2##

##t=\sqrt{3T^2}##

Or, simplifying, ##t=\sqrt{3} T##
 
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Just checking. I solved it incorrectly a couple times. And actually corrected it as I was posting it here, when I realized I made a mistake once again.

SteamKing, right. That's better :).Thanks.
 

Related to What times it takes for the ball to drop?

1. How is the time for a ball to drop calculated?

The time it takes for a ball to drop is calculated using the formula t = √(2h/g), where t is the time, h is the height, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

2. Does the mass of the ball affect the time it takes to drop?

No, the mass of the ball does not affect the time it takes to drop. This is because the formula for calculating time does not include mass as a variable.

3. How does air resistance affect the time for a ball to drop?

Air resistance can slow down the time it takes for a ball to drop. This is because as the ball falls, it experiences air resistance which creates a force in the opposite direction of the motion. However, for most practical purposes, the effect of air resistance on the time is negligible.

4. Does the height from which the ball is dropped affect the time it takes to drop?

Yes, the height from which the ball is dropped affects the time it takes to drop. The higher the height, the longer the time it takes for the ball to drop due to the increase in potential energy.

5. Is the time for a ball to drop the same on different planets?

No, the time for a ball to drop will be different on different planets. This is because the acceleration due to gravity varies from planet to planet, which will affect the time calculated using the formula t = √(2h/g).

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