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So given the approximated parameters it seems this is a reasonable scenario.
It would all depend on the initial angle and initial velocity.
An init. angle of 15 deg and init speed of 50 mph would give you only abt 2 meters of air.
The range would be a little shorter due to air. And really we have no idea what the initial angle is, there are two sets of wheels on different inclines leaving the ground at separate times, I ain’t fucking with that.
So I guess you guys have proven your point, this really could be real, and as a femoid, physics and spatial orientation isn't my strong suit. QED.
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[–] SparklingWiggle ago
Well, show us the math of what would happen in your opinion.
[–] Helena73 ago (edited ago)
Its been awhile but okay you made me get out my TI.
This is gonna be rough, Im gonna model the car as a point and the curb as a perfect incline, no air resistance.
Angle θ ~ π/8 rad~ 22 deg. (Its a very irreg incline, Im trying to gauge the launch angle)
Init. velocity: Vo ~ 70 mph~ 30 mps (meters/sec)
Init. vert. V: Voy = 30* sin π/8= 11.5 mps
Height: Y = 11.5 t - 9.81/2 t^2= 0 at tf
Time final: Tf = 2* 11.5/9.81= 2.34 sec ( reasonable I think)
Xmax = Vo cos(π/8) tf = 27.7 * 2.34= 64.9 m ( horiz. dist to landing
... reasonable given the traffic circle is abt 30m diameter)
Ymax= 11.5 (.5 tf) - 9.81/2 (.5 tf) ^2= 6.7 meters= 21 ft.
So given the approximated parameters it seems this is a reasonable scenario.
It would all depend on the initial angle and initial velocity.
An init. angle of 15 deg and init speed of 50 mph would give you only abt 2 meters of air.
The range would be a little shorter due to air. And really we have no idea what the initial angle is, there are two sets of wheels on different inclines leaving the ground at separate times, I ain’t fucking with that.
So I guess you guys have proven your point, this really could be real, and as a femoid, physics and spatial orientation isn't my strong suit. QED.
Which one of you is going to check my math?
[–] SparklingWiggle ago
Looks good to me.