Problem with drawing velocity vectors

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Homework Statement



Hi all , I have a problem statement , I know how to solve it but I don't know how to graph velocities so I can use cartesian coordinate and thus have correct answers. Would you please help me ??

A pitcher throws a fastball, which crosses the plate with a speed of 95 mph and an angle of 5° relative to the horizontal. The batter hits it for a home run, launching it with 113 mph at an angle of 35° to the horizontal.

I have never watched a baseball match ! so can you help me ?


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution

 
physicos said:

Homework Statement



Hi all , I have a problem statement , I know how to solve it but I don't know how to graph velocities so I can use cartesian coordinate and thus have correct answers. Would you please help me ??

A pitcher throws a fastball, which crosses the plate with a speed of 95 mph and an angle of 5° relative to the horizontal. The batter hits it for a home run, launching it with 113 mph at an angle of 35° to the horizontal.

I have never watched a baseball match ! so can you help me ?


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


The home plate is the 'fourth base'

Labelled diagram of a baseball field: infield (dirt) and outfield (grass), with 1st, 2nd and 3rd base, pitcher's mound diameter 18' (5.47 m), 95' (28.9 m) from home to 2nd base, 60'-6" (18.39 m) from mound to home plate, foul lines, coach's boxes, batter's boxes and on-deck circles.


You haven't actually posted what the question asks you to do.
 
The question is not a problem ,the sketching will permit me to get it ! I have the needed formula
 
physicos said:
The question is not a problem ,the sketching will permit me to get it ! I have the needed formula

Does the diagram clear things up for you?
 
drawing

I think of it this way :
 
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  • Diagram of a horizontal ground line with two arrows: a 95 mph arrow at 5 degrees above the horizontal labelled The pitcher on the left, and a 113 mph arrow at 35 degrees labelled The batter on the right, both pointing up and to the left.
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physicos said:
I think of it this way :

Without seeing the question, there's no way of knowing what you're supposed to do. If you've solved it, great, if not and you still need assistance - detail the question.