Minecraft Science: Minecart Kinematics

[Wyboth]

I have done a mini experiment. I have determined the speed at which a player can throw an enderpearl. To do this, I dug a 2 block deep hole, placed a stone slab at the bottom, and crouched, to get my eye height as close to ground level as possible. Next, I threw the enderpearl straight into the air. I did frame analysis, and discovered that it took 2.2 seconds to reach peak height. I then used this equation:

v_f = v_o + a * t

Substituting the known values, I got:

0 = v_o + -14.4622 * 2.2

0 = v_o - 31.81684

v_o = 31.81684 m/s

This means that a player throws an enderpearl at a speed of 31.81684 m/s.

[Dalei]

Do another one!!! Omg you are genius!

[2468avc]

You are awesome! What college did you go to?

[Wyboth]

You are awesome! What college did you go to?

None yet. I plan on going to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

[Wyboth]

The series has gained enough attention to earn itself an icon. Here it is:



I added it to all of the articles. I'll make the Redstone article soon.

[kagarium]

I have done a mini experiment. I have determined the speed at which a player can throw an enderpearl. To do this, I dug a 2 block deep hole, placed a stone slab at the bottom, and crouched, to get my eye height as close to ground level as possible. Next, I threw the enderpearl straight into the air. I did frame analysis, and discovered that it took 2.2 seconds to reach peak height. I then used this equation:

v_f = v_o + a * t

Substituting the known values, I got:

0 = v_o + -14.4622 * 2.2

0 = v_o - 31.81684

v_o = 31.81684 m/s

This means that a player throws an enderpearl at a speed of 31.81684 m/s.

*brain explodes

[Wyboth]

Hey there, all you Minecraft Science enthusiasts! I have just stayed up half the night to bring you: Minecraft Science: TNT Kinematics! Yes, that's right, the topic you've all been waiting for, the one where we get to make things go boom! Let me tell you, this one wasn't easy to make, so if you enjoyed it, go ahead and slap that internetometer button right in the face! And maybe me too, just so I don't fall asleep while writing this comment. Here's your long-awaited link: http://www.opticraft.net/index.php/topic,16706.msg158927.html#msg158927 Enjoy yourselves, and stay analytic!

[CookieMaster]

I'm starting to get it

[Wyboth]

I'm starting to get it

Good! If there's anything you don't understand, just ask. I'll try to explain it as best as possible.