Tuesday, August 9, 2011

How can I determine how far a baseball was hit?

I want to know If I hit a baseball how far does it go? I know if I use the projectile in motion equation to find the time the ball lands then multiply that by the velocity of the ball. But how do I do it I if I add simple force and simple drag? I the cd in the drag formula for a baseball is .007 that's the only part of the formulad I know. I need help in detail. I have trouble understanding how to get the acclertion. I know the ball's m is 145kg. Take this problem for example the pitcher throws me 94mph fast ball. I hit the ball at a 45 degree angle. 4 ft off the ground. From home plat to all 3 sides of the homerun wall is 375 ft. Did I hit a home run? How far did the ball go?

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