A Foul Ball Is Hit Straight Up into the Air

question 59

Short Answer

A foul ball is hit straight up into the air with a speed of 30.0 m/s.
(a)Calculate the time required for the ball to rise to its maximum height.
(b)Calculate the maximum height reached by the ball.
(c)Determine the time at which the ball pass a point 25.0 m above the point of contact between the bat and ball.
(d)Explain why there are two answers to part (c).

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Definitions:

Anthropoid Species

A group of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by their well-developed brains and upright posture.

Bipedal

The ability to walk on two legs, characteristic of humans and their ancestors.

Ground Dwellers

Animals or organisms that live primarily on or near the ground rather than in trees or water.

Primates

An order of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and opposable thumbs.