a small bag of sand is released from an ascending hot-air balloon whose constant, upward velocity is V0= 2.85m/s. Knowing that at the time of release the balloon was 38.8m above the ground, determine the time t it takes for the bag to reach the ground from the moment of its release. use g= 9.81m/s^2.

This is a kinematic problem where we have an initial upward velocity and an initial height. The small bag is released from a hot-air balloon, and its motion is affected by gravity.

Let's define the variables:

- \( V_0 = 2.85 \, \text{m/s} \) (initial velocity upward)
- \( h_0 = 38.8 \, \text{m} \) (initial height)
- \( g = 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (acceleration due to gravity)
- \( t \) (time for the bag to reach the ground)

The position of the bag as a function of time is given by the following kinematic equation:

\[
h(t) = h_0 + V_0 t - \frac{1}{2} g t^2
\]

When the bag hits the ground, \( h(t) = 0 \). So we can set up the equation:

\[
0 = h_0 + V_0 t - \frac{1}{2} g t^2
\]

Substitute the known values:

\[
0 = 38.8 + 2.85 t - \frac{1}{2} (9.81) t^2
\]

Simplifying the equation:

\[
0 = 38.8 + 2.85 t - 4.905 t^2
\]

Now we solve this quadratic equation for \( t \).It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. 

If you'd like, you can attempt to solve the quadratic equation manually using the following steps:

1. Identify the quadratic equation:  
   \( -4.905t^2 + 2.85t + 38.8 = 0 \)
   
2. Apply the quadratic formula:  
   \[
   t = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}
   \]
   where \( a = -4.905 \), \( b = 2.85 \), and \( c = 38.8 \).

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Here are 5 questions for further practice:
1. How would the result change if the initial velocity was downward?
2. What if the balloon was ascending faster than 2.85 m/s?
3. What if the balloon was at a higher altitude, say 50 m?
4. How would you solve this problem if air resistance was considered?
5. How would you modify the equation if the balloon was descending?

**Tip:** For motion problems, always check the signs of velocity and acceleration, as they indicate direction.

A small bag of sand is released from an ascending hot-air balloon whose constant, upward velocity is V0 = 2.85 m/s. Knowing that at the time of release the balloon was 38.8 m above the ground, determine the time t it takes for the bag to reach the ground from the moment of its release. Use g = 9.81 m/s^2.

Solve a kinematic problem where a sandbag is released from a hot-air balloon at 38.8 m above ground with an initial upward velocity of 2.85 m/s. Learn how to apply the kinematic equation and use the quadratic formula to find the time taken for the bag to reach the ground. Suitable for high school students (Grades 10-12).

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