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A batter hits a fly ball which leaves the bat 0.90 m above the ground at an angle of 61°
Chapter 3, Problem 72GP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 72GP
A batter hits a fly ball which leaves the bat 0.90 m above the ground at an angle of 61° with an initial speed of 28 m/s heading toward centerfield. Ignore air resistance. (a) How far from home plate would the ball land if not caught? (b) The ball is caught by the centerfielder who, starting at a distance of 105 m from home plate just as the ball was hit, runs straight toward home plate at a constant speed and makes the catch at ground level. Find his speed.
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QUESTION:
Problem 72GP
A batter hits a fly ball which leaves the bat 0.90 m above the ground at an angle of 61° with an initial speed of 28 m/s heading toward centerfield. Ignore air resistance. (a) How far from home plate would the ball land if not caught? (b) The ball is caught by the centerfielder who, starting at a distance of 105 m from home plate just as the ball was hit, runs straight toward home plate at a constant speed and makes the catch at ground level. Find his speed.
ANSWER:
Solution 72 GP
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For a batter which hits the fly ball, we need to find (a) The distance from the home plate to the ball, if the ball is not caught. (b) To find the speed of the batter.