A batter runs toward first base at 15 ft/s. At the same instant, a player on third base runs toward home at 30 ft/s. At what rate is the distance between the two players decreasing when the first player is a third of the way to first base? (Hint: draw the diamond as if you're sitting behind first base.
A batter runs toward first base at 15 ft/s. At the same instant, a player on third base runs toward home at 30 ft/s. At what rate is the distance between the two players decreasing when the first player is a third of the way to first base? (Hint: draw the diamond as if you're sitting behind first base.
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A batter runs toward first base at 15 ft/s. At the same instant, a player on third base runs toward home at 30 ft/s. At what rate is the distance between the two players decreasing when the first player is a third of the way to first base? (Hint: draw the diamond as if you're sitting behind first base.)
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