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Question

A baseball is hit at a point 3 feet above the ground at a velocity of 100 feet per second and an angle of 45 degrees. the path of the ball is given by the function f(x)= -0.0032x^2 + x + 3 X and Y are measured in feet. Will the baseball clear a 10 foot fence located 300 feet from home plate? Please explain as much as possible and include answer if you can

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Answer 1

yes i think it will clear the fence, a very big chance , only if the ball maintained its speed. good question!

Answer 2

We want to know the height of the ball at 300 feet:

f(300) = -0.0032 * 300² + 300 + 3 = 15

So, yes, the height is 15 feet at that point, and will clear the 10-foot fence by 5 feet.