To find: Where should each be placed to have the best chance of hitting the target ball into the pocket, assuming no spin is placed on either ball and the target ball is struck squarely.
Answer to Problem 47E
I would place the target ball at
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The pool table shown in the figure is 4 feet wide and 6 feet long. The pocket is located
Calculation:
I would place the target ball at
Then I would aim the cue ball so that the target ball hit the minor axis vertex on the side of the table to make it go to the hole.
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