I came across this trivia problem, and I'm not sure were to focus my brush-up.
I'm not looking for the answer, as that would take the fun out of it, however, I would like some tips on where to begin.
The problem is as follows:
The ballpark outfield fence is 10 feet high from foul line to foul line.
If a ball is hit 3 feet above the base plate, and the ball leaves the bat at a rate of 100mph,
what is the min angle from the horizontal required to hit a home run.
neglect effects of wind.
Now at first, I thought I could make a right triangle out of this, and make the angle go one foot higher than the back fence, but I don't think this will work.
Given that it involves a rate, I'm inclined to say it's calc.
When I think of a ballgame the ball seems to be hit at a high angle, which then arcs down.
any thoughts would be great.
2007-04-27
06:28:27
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Ron Guilmet
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Mathematics