What is the reaction time for a batter facing a 45.0 m/s fastball?

In summary, The question asks for the time that the batter has to react and swing before the ball reaches home plate. The equation x=x(not) + v(not)t + (1/2)at^2 can be used to solve for t, but since there is no acceleration in the horizontal motion, the equation simplifies to distance divided by velocity. This gives the batter 0.04 seconds to react and swing.
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Homework Statement


A baseball pitcher throws a fastball horizontally at a speed of 45.0 m/s toward home plate,
17.1 m away. Ignore air resistance. (a) If the batter’s combined reaction and swing times total
0.340 s, how long can the batter watch the ball after it has left the pitcher’s hand before
deciding to swing?


Homework Equations


I'm thinking x=x(not) + v(not)t + (1/2)at^2


The Attempt at a Solution


This equation seems perfect but I can't figure out how to solve for t so that I can find the time it takes the ball to travel the 17.1meters. Then I would take that time and substract the .340s from it and get the answer.

Thanks!
 
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Is the horizontal motion accelerated?
 
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voko said:
Is the horizontal motion accelerated?

wow...thank you.

it is not. there for it is simply distance divided by velocity. giving the batter .04 seconds to react.
 

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