The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving the motion of a baseball hit straight up to a height of 295 ft, with the goal of determining the speed at which it will be caught at the same height, while neglecting air friction.
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You've got to show an attempt at solving your own problem in order to receive help.Tiffaney Sporl said:During the world series a ball is hit straight up from the batter's box and reaches a height of 295 ft. Neglecting air friction, what speed (mph) will the baseball attain if it is caught by the catcher at the same height it was hit?
Yes. PF does not allow members to hijack other's threads.GregoryG. said:I have this same problem and I've tried a few things but I can't get it either. Should I make another post or show my work here?