1. A quarterback is running across the field, parallel to the line of scrimmage, at a constant speed of 2.5 m/s, when he spots an open, stationary receiver straight downfield from him (i.e., in a line parallel to the sidelines). (a) If he can throw the football at a speed of 8.0 m/s, relative to himself, at what angle, relative to the sidelines, must he throw it in order to hit the receiver? (b) How far downfield was the receiver, if the pass took 3.0 s to reach him?

1. A quarterback is running across the field, parallel to the line of scrimmage, at a constant speed of 2.5 m/s, when he spots an open, stationary receiver straight downfield from him (i.e., in a line parallel to the sidelines). (a) If he can throw the football at a speed of 8.0 m/s, relative to himself, at what angle, relative to the sidelines, must he throw it in order to hit the receiver? (b) How far downfield was the receiver, if the pass took 3.0 s to reach him?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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