Vertical Motion Problems: Can You Solve These?

In summary, the conversation is about three different vertical motion problems. The first problem involves a helicopter rising at a constant velocity and an object dropped from it. The second problem involves two objects dropped from different heights and striking the ground at the same time. The third problem involves an object being projected vertically upward and how its initial speed affects its maximum height. The use of Newton's laws of motion is suggested as a hint for solving the third problem. The person asking for help is asked to show their own attempt at solving the problems or describe their approach in order for others to offer advice.
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nerdgirl14
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I am having trouble solving these vertical motion problems, please attempt to solve these and explain/show solution so that I can follow

1.A helicopter, which is rising vertically at 20 m/s is 25 m from the ground when an object is dropped from it. How high will the object rise after it is released? For how long will it rise? What will be its speed as it reaches the ground?


2. A stone is dropped from a point 320 meters above the ground; at the same instant another stone is thrown upward from a point 100 meters below the first. I f the two stones strike the ground simultaneously, what is the initial velocity of the second stone.

3. An object is projected vertically upward from the ground. If its initial speed had been twice as great it would have risen 60 m higher. What was the speed of the projection of the object?
 
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use Newtons laws of motion ... nothing complicated.
hint:
when the object is dropped it has same velocity as the helicopter
 
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nerdgirl14 said:
I am having trouble solving these vertical motion problems, please attempt to solve these and explain/show solution so that I can follow

Sorry, doesn't work that way here. You've got to show your own attempt at solution first, or at least a solid description of what you have tried or what approach you think is needed. Then we can offer advice. Nothin' personal; It's the Physics Forum rules.
 

Related to Vertical Motion Problems: Can You Solve These?

1) What is vertical motion?

Vertical motion is the movement of an object in the vertical direction, either upwards or downwards.

2) What is the equation for calculating vertical motion?

The equation for calculating vertical motion is y = y0 + v0t + 1/2at2, where y is the final position, y0 is the initial position, v0 is the initial velocity, t is the time, and a is the acceleration due to gravity.

3) How does air resistance affect vertical motion?

Air resistance, also known as drag, can slow down the vertical motion of an object because it acts in the opposite direction of the motion. This means that the object will not reach the same final position as it would without air resistance.

4) What is terminal velocity in vertical motion?

Terminal velocity is the maximum velocity that an object can reach in free fall due to the balance between the force of gravity and air resistance. Once an object reaches terminal velocity, it will no longer accelerate and will continue to fall at a constant speed.

5) How does the height of an object affect its vertical motion?

The height of an object does not affect its vertical motion, as long as there is no air resistance. This means that an object dropped from a higher height will reach the ground at the same time as an object dropped from a lower height, as long as they are both in a vacuum or experiencing the same amount of air resistance.

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