Question:

A fastball pitcher can throw a baseball at a speed of 41 m/s

Last updated: 7/10/2022

A fastball pitcher can throw a baseball at a speed of 41 m/s

A fastball pitcher can throw a baseball at a speed of 41 m/s (92 mi/h). (a) Assuming the pitcher can release the ball 16.5 m from home plate so the ball is moving horizontally, how long (in s) does it take the ball to reach home plate? (b) How far (in m) does the ball drop between the pitcher's hand and home plate? (Enter the magnitude.)