Ball Over Obstacle

Ball Over Obstacle#

A person throws a baseball towards their friend who is behind a \({{params.h}} \ \rm{m}\) wall. The baseball has an initial velocity of \({{params.v}} \ \rm{m/s}\) at an angle \({{params.theta}}^\circ\) relative to ground.

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Part 1#

If the wall is \({{params.d}} \ \rm{m}\) away, how far does the baseball go?

Answer Section#

  • It clears the wall

  • It hits the wall

  • It doesn’t even reach the wall

Attribution#

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