i.
Write the process of calculating distance between home plate to second base from figure.
i.
Answer to Problem 42STP
Distance between home plate to second base can be calculated using Pythagoras theorem.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculations:
We have given baseball playground base. It is having square shape.
Here, we have to find distance from home base to second base.
According to figure, considering area from home base, first base and second base, it forms right angle
Therefore we can use Pythagoras theorem to calculate distance between home base to second base.
Here,
Distance between home base to first base = 90 ft
Distance between first base to second base = 90ft
As per Pythagoras theorem, hypotenuse square is equal to sum of square of remaining two sides.
Here, hypotenuse is distance from home base to second base.
Conclusion:
Therefore, we are able to calculate distance from home base to second base using Pythagoras theorem.
ii.
Calculate distance between home plate to second base from figure.
ii.
Answer to Problem 42STP
Distance between home plate to second base from figure is 127.279ft
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Here, we have to find value of hypotenuse that is distance from home plate to second plate.
Distance between home base to first base = 90 ft
Distance between first base to second base = 90ft
As per Pythagoras theorem,
Conclusion:
Therefore, we are able to calculate distance from home base to second base using Pythagoras theorem.
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