Solve Baseball Pitcher NR's Pitch Time to Home Plate

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To calculate the time it takes for baseball pitcher NR's pitch to reach home plate, use the formula time = distance / speed. Given the pitch speed of 44 m/s and the distance of 17.1 m, the time can be calculated as 17.1 m / 44 m/s, which equals approximately 0.39 seconds. The discussion emphasizes the simplicity of the calculation, noting that with the provided speed and distance, finding the time is straightforward. Gravitational effects are ignored for this problem, reinforcing the focus on constant velocity. The solution highlights the importance of basic physics principles in solving real-world scenarios.
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Baseball pitcher NR threw a pitch measured at 44 m/s. If it was 17.1 m from N's position on the pitcher’s mound to home plate, how long did it take the ball to get to the batter waiting at home plate? Treat the ball’s velocity as constant and ignore any gravitational effects.

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lalahelp said:
Baseball pitcher NR threw a pitch measured at 44 m/s. If it was 17.1 m from N's position on the pitcher’s mound to home plate, how long did it take the ball to get to the batter waiting at home plate? Treat the ball’s velocity as constant and ignore any gravitational effects.

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oh come on! :redface:

you have the speed and the distance, so what is the time?​
 

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