Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 3, Problem 18PQ
A baseball diamond consists of four plates arranged in a square. Each side of the square is 90 ft (27.43 m) long. Use an x – y coordinate system with the origin at the center of the diamond as shown in Figure P3.18. a. What is the position of each plate in this system? b. What is the distance from home plate to second base?
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