The base towards which the third baseman should throw the ball.
Answer to Problem 80SPR
The third baseman should throw the ball towards the 2nd base.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A batter hits the ball towards the 3rd baseman and runs towards the 1st.
At the same moment, the runner on 1st base runs towards 2nd base.
The 3rd baseman wants to throw the ball to the nearest base.
Calculation:
According to the
In given figure, the angle opposite the side from third base to first base is 90.
In given figure, the angle opposite the side from third base to second base is 45.
As, 90 is greater than 45, the side from 3rd base to 2nd base is smaller.
Hence, the third baseman should throw the ball towards the 2nd base.
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