Baseball Kinematics: Calculating Acceleration from Stopping Distance

In summary, kinematics motion is the branch of mechanics that studies the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion. It involves the study of position, velocity, and acceleration of an object in relation to time. Kinematics deals with the description of motion, while dynamics deals with the causes of motion. To solve a kinematics motion problem, you need to identify the known and unknown variables, choose an appropriate equation, and then plug in the values to solve for the unknown variable. The units of measurement for kinematics include meters for distance, meters per second for velocity, and meters per second squared for acceleration. Kinematics is used in various real-life applications, such as designing roller coasters, analyzing the motion of vehicles, and predicting
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Homework Statement



A baseball traveling at 30 m/s [f] hits a catcher's mitt and comes to a stop in a distance of 5.0 cm. What is the acceleration?

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


Vi = 30 m/s
d = 0.05 m
a = ?
Vf = 0

Vf^2 = Vi^2 + 2a.d
0 = 90 m^2/s^2 + 2a.0.05m
- 90 m^2/s^2 = 2a.0.05m
-30 m^2/s^2 = a.0.05m
a = -600 m/s^2
 
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novawinters said:
- 90 m^2/s^2 = 2a.0.05m
-30 m^2/s^2 = a.0.05m

90 divided by 2 is 45 :tongue:

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The method is correct but be careful with calculations.
 

1. What is kinematics motion?

Kinematics motion is the branch of mechanics that studies the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion. It involves the study of position, velocity, and acceleration of an object in relation to time.

2. What is the difference between kinematics and dynamics?

Kinematics deals with the description of motion, while dynamics deals with the causes of motion. Kinematics focuses on the position, velocity, and acceleration of objects, while dynamics considers the forces acting on those objects.

3. How do you solve a kinematics motion problem?

To solve a kinematics motion problem, you need to identify the known and unknown variables, choose an appropriate equation (such as the equations of motion or the kinematic equations), and then plug in the values to solve for the unknown variable.

4. What are the units of measurement for kinematics?

The units of measurement for kinematics include meters (m) for distance, meters per second (m/s) for velocity, and meters per second squared (m/s^2) for acceleration. These units are based on the International System of Units (SI).

5. How is kinematics used in real life?

Kinematics is used in many real-life applications, such as designing roller coasters, analyzing the motion of vehicles, and predicting the trajectory of projectiles. It is also used in sports to analyze the performance of athletes and in the development of robotics and motion control systems.

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