24 Nov 2021
Problem 73b
Page 74
Section: General Problems
Chapter 3: Kinematics In Two Dimensions; Vectors
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24 Nov 2021
Given information
A batter hits a fly ball which leaves the bat above the ground at an angle of with an initial speed of toward centerfield. The ball is caught by the centerfielder at a distance of from home plate.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
We know
Here is velocity, is distance and is time.
As the ball is caught by the centerfielder at a distance of from the home plate.
And we know the ball hit the ground from the home plate, if not caught by the centerfielder.
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