Climb to Altitude

Part of the Mechanics section of Coddy's Physics journey. Lesson 47 of 97.

Challenge

The drone lifts off from rest at $4.9\ \mathrm{m/s^2}$ (step 2) until it climbs at $9.8\ \mathrm{m/s}$ , then slows down at the same rate and hovers at twice the height it gained. Find the height $h$ it gains while speeding up.

Try it yourself

Physics diagram: crate, rope, vec; arrows v = 9.8 m/s, a = 4.9 m/s²

Solve for $h$

All lessons in Mechanics

1Introduction

What is Physics?Your First Equation Turning a Rule Around

4Inclined Planes

Forces on an Incline Gravity Components Frictionless Incline Incline with Friction Will It Slide?Recap - Ramp Challenge

7Projectile Motion

Independent Axes Horizontal Launch Launch at an Angle Range and Max Height Recap - Hit the Target

10Work and Energy

Work Kinetic Energy Work-Energy Theorem Gravitational PE Conservation of Energy Power Recap - Roller Coaster

13Impulse and Momentum

Momentum Impulse Conservation of Momentum Elastic Collisions Inelastic Collisions Recap - Air Track

16Simple Harmonic Motion

What is SHM?Mass on a Spring The Pendulum SHM Graphs Energy in SHM Recap - Oscillator

3Friction

What is Friction?Static Friction Kinetic Friction Friction and Newton's Laws Recap - Sliding Crate

6Vertical Motion

Free Fall Throwing Upward Time in the Air Recap - Dropped Ball

9Project: Delivery Drone

Mission Briefing Takeoff ThrustClimb to AltitudeCruise and Brake Package Drop

12Elastic Energy

Elastic Potential Energy Spring Launchers Energy with Springs Recap - Spring Launcher

15Circular Motion

Uniform Circular Motion Centripetal Acceleration Horizontal Circles Vertical Circles Loop the Loop Recap - Car on a Curve

18Final Challenges

Recap - Stunt Ramp Recap - Crash Test Recap - Space Probe