Solving for Earth's Deflection of a Baseball Throw

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The discussion focuses on calculating the lateral deflection of a baseball thrown at 30 degrees latitude due to Earth's rotation. The Coriolis force is identified as a key factor, with its effect varying based on the throw's direction. One participant suggests using the equation f = -2Ωu sinΦ, but expresses uncertainty about the variable placements. Another participant doubts the availability of sufficient information to determine the deflection accurately. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the complexity of accounting for Earth's rotation in projectile motion calculations.
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If a baseball player throws a ball a horizontal distance of 100 m at 30degrees latitude in 4s, by how much is it deflected laterally as a result of the rotation of the earth?

Well I think i use the equation f = -2Ω u sinΦ where Ω is 7.29x10-5 but i am not sure where all of the variables would go. Please help
 
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I don't think you have enough information to answer the question. The Coriolis force would have a varying effect, depending on what direction the player threw the ball (i.e. N/S vs. E/W).
 

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