SOLUTION: golf ball is hit at ground level. The ball is
observed to reach its maximum height above
ground level 6.9 s after being hit. 1.1 s after
reaching this maximum height, the ball i
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ground level 6.9 s after being hit. 1.1 s after
reaching this maximum height, the ball i
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Question 214252: golf ball is hit at ground level. The ball is
observed to reach its maximum height above
ground level 6.9 s after being hit. 1.1 s after
reaching this maximum height, the ball is
observed to barely clear a fence that is 357 ft
from where it was hit.
The acceleration of gravity is 32 ft/s2 .
How high is the fence? Answer in units of
ft.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! golf ball is hit at ground level. The ball is
observed to reach its maximum height above
ground level 6.9 s after being hit. 1.1 s after
reaching this maximum height, the ball is
observed to barely clear a fence that is 357 ft
from where it was hit.
The acceleration of gravity is 32 ft/s2 .
How high is the fence? Answer in units of
ft.
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h(t) = -16t^2 + vt (v = initial vertical speed)
v = 32*6.9 = 220.8 ft/sec
h(t) = -16t^2 + 220.8t
t = 6.9 + 1.1 seconds
h(8) = -16*64 + 220.8*8 = -1024 + 1766.4
h = 742.4 feet
That's a tall fence, I suspect a number isn't right. 13.8 seconds is a LONG flight time for a golf ball.
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The distance to the fence is not relevant.