Question

A ball is placed on the 15-yard line of a football field. The ball is kicked in the air and reaches a maximum height of 24 feet before it lands on the 40-yard line and rolls to a stop on the 50-yard line. What is the displacement of the ball from the initial position? Calculate your answer in yards. Round to nearest whole number. Do not include units in your answer.

Answer 1

The magnitude of the displacement of the ball = 35

Step-by-step explanation:

The initial location of the ball = The 15-yard line

The height to which the ball is kicked = 24 feet

The location where the ball lands = The 40-yard line

The location the where the ball rolls to and stops = The 50-yard line

The displacement = The change in location of the ball

∴ The displacement = Final location - Initial location

The displacement = 50-yard line - 15-yard line = 35 yards

The displacement of the ball = 35.