A major-league pitcher can throw a ball in excess of 40.9 m/s. If a ball is thrown horizontally at this speed, how much will it drop by the time it reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release?

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A major-league pitcher can throw a ball in excess of 40.9 m/s. If a ball is thrown horizontally at this speed, how much will it
drop by the time it reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release?
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0.898
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m
Transcribed Image Text:A major-league pitcher can throw a ball in excess of 40.9 m/s. If a ball is thrown horizontally at this speed, how much will it drop by the time it reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release? Number 0.898 Units m
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