Round Two
Remember the problem? Here it is…
Based upon observation, ( and not my own, mind you. )* two fifths of Mr. Horne’s shots make it through the 23 cm radius hoop. Being avid in geometry and physics, Mr. Horne is well equipped and determined to beat the odds. Holding the 23 cm diameter ball 1.8 m above the floor such that the edge lines up with the outer edge of the three point line, ( 6.0198 m from the backboard ) he releases it with an initial velocity of 9.892 m/s and an angle of elevation of 69.43 degrees. Being armed with a protractor, and his superb aim, Mr. Horne aims for the center of that square thing, which is pi meters above the floor ( 21 cm above the rim ). The edge of the hoop is 15.5 cm away from the backboard. The ball is in the air sqrt{3} seconds before it hits the backboard. Does ball hit the backboard at the correct angle to be deflected into the hoop?
My dad finally bought a truck today. I now have a theory that the time it takes him to pick something out is roughly in proportion to the price of the item. ( I’ve yet to do the math. ) He took 2 weeks to pick out a jakcket, 3 weeks to pick out boots. 3 months to pick out a lawnmower and 1 year to pick out a truck. We shall see…