Physlet Physics by Christian and Belloni: Problem 2.13

2.1: Position and Displacement
2.2: Average Velocity
2.3: Average and Instantaneous Velocity
2.4: Acceleration and Measurement
2.5: Motion on a Hill or Ramp
2.6: Free Fall

Problem 2.13: A golf ball is putted up a steep hill on a green

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A golf ball is putted up a steep hill on a green. A side view is shown in the animation (position is given in meters and time is given in seconds). The positive x direction is defined to be parallel to the hill and down the hill. What should the minimum initial velocity of the ball be in order to make it into the hole located at x = -3.6 m? Restart.

Problem authored by Aaron Titus.

Physlets were developed at Davidson College and converted from Java to JavaScript using the SwingJS system developed at St. Olaf College.

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