Example Problem # 2 Bill stands behind the backstop which is 6 meters high and wants to throw a baseball over to his buddy on the other side. a. How hard (with what velocity) does Bill have to throw it in order for the ball just to make it over the backstop?

Example Problem # 2 Bill stands behind the backstop which is 6 meters high and wants to throw a baseball over to his buddy on the other side. a. How hard (with what velocity) does Bill have to throw it in order for the ball just to make it over the backstop?

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter4: Motion In Two And Three Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P: A fastball pitcher can throw a baseball at a speed of 40 m/s (90 mi/b). (a) Assuming the pitcher can...

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Example Problem # 2 Bill stands behind the backstop which is 6
meters high and wants to throw a baseball over to his buddy on
the other side.
a. How hard (with what velocity) does Bill have to throw it in
order for the ball just to make it over the backstop?

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