Post: Math Question
02-19-2011, 09:25 PM #1
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A 'snooker' table (measuring 8 metres by 4m) with 4 'pockets' (measuring 0.5m and placed at diagonal slants in all 4 corners) contains 10 balls (each with a diameter of 0.25m) placed at the following coords:
2m,1m...(white ball)
...and red balls...
1m,5m... 2m,5m... 3m,5m
1m,6m... 2m,6m... 3m,6m
1m,7m... 2m,7m... 3m,7m

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The white ball is then shot at a particular angle from 0 to 360 degrees (0 being north, and going clockwise).
Just to make it clear, a ball is 'potted' if at least half of the ball is in area of the 'pocket'

Assuming the balls travel indefinitely (i.e. no loss of energy via friction, air resistance or collisions), answer the following:

a: What exact angle/s should you choose to ensure that all the balls are potted the quickest?
b: What is the minimum amount of contacts the balls can make with each other before they are all knocked in?
c: Same as b, except that each ball - just before it is knocked in - must not have hit the white ball on its previous contact (must be a red instead of course).
d: What proportion of angles will leave the white ball the last on the table to be potted?




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02-20-2011, 01:14 AM #2
Millz
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Seriously, :wtf:
02-20-2011, 01:24 AM #3
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Originally posted by Millz59 View Post
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Seriously, :wtf:


:wtf:

i know :derp:
02-20-2011, 02:06 AM #4
Originally posted by x3 View Post
:wtf:

i know :derp:


what grade are you in???
02-20-2011, 02:10 AM #5
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Originally posted by rishay87 View Post
what grade are you in???


None, i don't go to School ( finished )


i google'd hardest Math Question..
This was rated at 9.5/10 :black:
02-20-2011, 02:23 AM #6
HEKTIC4LYF
Little One
So its just a question lol
02-20-2011, 02:31 AM #7
Originally posted by x3 View Post
None, i don't go to School ( finished )


i google'd hardest Math Question..
This was rated at 9.5/10 :black:


Haha OH. I thought this was like your homework or something.
I was like HOLY F***. Im in 10 grade honors =D
02-20-2011, 02:34 AM #8
I nearly got the idea but it's 4:30 AM here. I'll get some sleep and look at it tomorrow.
02-20-2011, 03:09 AM #9
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Originally posted by Mr.Vaner View Post
I nearly got the idea but it's 4:30 AM here. I'll get some sleep and look at it tomorrow.


Please do Smile :dingding:
02-20-2011, 03:46 AM #10
I wouldnt even know where to start Sad Awesome

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