Concept explainers
a.
Use a graphing utility to graph the trajectory of the softball
a.
Answer to Problem 74E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The path of a softball is modelled by
Where the coordinates
Use a graphing utility to graph the trajectory of the softball.
Calculation:
Consider the equation,
Rewrite the equation,
Use
Click on WINDOW button and set the minimum and maximum values.
Now click on graph,
Hence, the solution is shown in graph.
b.
Use the trace feature of the graphing utility to approximate the highest point and the range of the trajectory.
b.
Answer to Problem 74E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The path of a softball is modelled by,
Where the coordinates
Use the trace feature of the graphing utility to approximate the highest point and the range of the trajectory.
Calculation:
Now click oc
Choose option
Now the same display be appear on right bound, after selecting each curve press enter,
Again press enter.
Hence the highest point is,
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