Studying formulas about velocity and acceleration I came up with a question: if I throw an object in the air with a velocity v0 (suppose i throw it vertically) in how much time its final velocity vf will reduce to 0 due to the force go gravity? Here is how I tried to solve the problem:
Calculation of the time
I know that the final velocity of a object that receive an acceleration is: vf=v0+at
Calculation of the space
I know that the formula to calculate the space that is made by an object moving with an acceleration is S=v0t+12at2
Reassuming an object thrown in the air with a velocity v will stop moving in the air after a time t=vg after making a distance S=v22g.
Is this correct?
Answer
Yes, that's how physics is done!
Aside from what I assume is a typo in your final summary, your equations (1) and (2) are both correct. You should note, however, that this is the Newtonian Way of answering your questions. Real-life experiments will show some variation in time and distance traveled, a quicker slow-down time, and a shorter path. This is due to air resistance.
You'll need a more complex model if you want super-accurate answers, but these should work for rough estimations and low-level physics classes.
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