F=ma 2025 Problem 06

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Question: A ball rolls without slipping down a ramp, which turns horizontal at the bottom; at the bottom of the ramp,the ball falls through the air, as in the diagram. If the ball starts from the position marked OO, it lands 10cm10 cm away from the bottom of the ramp. Which starting position will get the ball to land closest to 25cm25 cm away? (A) Position A. (B) Position B. (C) Position C. (D) Position D. (E) Position E. *Note: This problem references figure(s): `image_question/F=MA_2025_06_1.png`*

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