A batter pops a ball straight up.
a.) If the ball returns to the height from which it was hit 4.9 s later, what was its initial speed? 24.01 m/s
b.) Does the ball reach its maximum height 2.45 s after it was hit, more than 2.45 s after it was hit, or less than 2.45 s after it was hit? Explain.
c.) Find the maximum height of the ball, as measured from the point where it was hit.
d.) Sketch the shape of the position, velocity, and acceleration vs. time graphs of the ball during the entire flight. Mark any significant points you can. Take the +y direction to be upwards and ground level to be y=0.
What is the shape of your y vs. t graph?:
What is the shape of your vy vs. t graph?:
What is the shape of your ay vs. t graph?