Calculus 8th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-1-28574-062-1

Chapter 13 - Vector Functions - 13.4 Motion in Space: Velocity and Acceleration - 13.4 Exercises - Page 918: 28

Answer

Yes, the ball is a home run.

Work Step by Step

$x=x_0+(v_0 \cos \theta )t=400$( $x$-value of the ball) or, $0(115 \cos 50^\circ )t=400$ Thus, $t=\frac{400}{(115 \cos 50^\circ )}=5.41$ s Now, $y=y_0+(v_0 \sin \theta )t-\dfrac{1}{2}gt^2$ ($y$-value of the ball.) Thus,$y=3+(115 \sin 50^\circ )(5.41)-\dfrac{1}{2}(9.8)(5.41)^2$ or, $y= 11.3 ft$ Now, $t=5.41 s$($y$-position of the ball is 11.3 ft.) We can see that $11.3 ft \gt 10 ft$ From the above calculations, we conclude that the ball is a home run.
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