Even though I have played baseball for 12 years, I never understood how large of an impact physics had on the game. As a catcher, there are many times when I need to catch a foul tip far behind the home plate. When a batter hits a foul ball, the ball rises from his bat and is put into "free fall". During this time, the only factor affecting the ball is gravity. The ball has an acceleration of -9.8 m/ second^2 as it rises in the air (as well as a positive velocity). When it reaches its peak of flight, the ball begins to move back towards earth at an acceleration of -9.8 m/second^2. As it moves back towards the ground, the ball's velocity becomes negative. This entire process may take no more than a few seconds. This means that, as the catcher, I'm given little time to find the ball and move in to position under it before it hits the ground. I now know that physics has much to deal with the game of baseball.
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i like how you related what we're learning to a sport you love and has been a part of most of your life. it shows you understand the concepts to see them while youre out playing and having fun
ReplyDeletephysics and baseball...that idea sounds familiar haha good job man
ReplyDeleteIts amazing how much physics there is in any sport. Its good that you can use physics to get better at something you like doing. Good job!
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