Ball Motion on Ramp · PhysicsBowl 2021 #19

Physics · mechanics

Problem

At t=0, Ball 1 is rolling up a ramp and Ball 2 is released from the top of the same ramp. The balls don't collide. Which velocity vs. time graph at right best represents the motion of the two balls? [Figure: Shows velocity-time graphs labeled A, B, C, D with different curve patterns] A) A B) B C) C D) D E) Both A & D

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