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From: yaroze@theburrow.co.uk (Barry & Robert Swan)
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Subject: Re: Interesting Game Physics
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 23:40:44 GMT
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s = ut + 0.5(at^2)
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
v = u + at

reason I mention those was cos of a few of us trying to solve a simple
sounding problem at work, which messed a few of us up before we 'saw
the light' (or i did at any rate)

u = fixed value
v = 0
s = fixed value
t = fixed value

find 'a' such that an object starting at velocity'u' will come to a
deat halt 'v=0' over a certain distance 's' and a certain time 't'
while exhibiting a constant retardation.

Sounds simple - sibstitute away. Answers given tomorrow or day after
for those of you not spotting the simple solution...!

Rob