A batter pops a ball straight up (a) If the ball returns to the height from which it was hit 4.5 s later, what was its initial speed? (b) Does the ball reach its maximum height 2.25s after it was hit, more than 2.25s after it was hit, or
less than 2.25s after it was hit? Explain. (c) Find the maximum height of the ball, as measured from the point
where it was hit.

Review multiple-concept example 7 in this chapter as an aid in solving this problem. in a fast-pitch softball game the pitcher is impressive to watch, as she delivers a pitch by rapidly whirling her arm around so that the ball in her hand moves in a circle. in one instance, the radius of the circle is 0.626 m. at one point on this circle, the ball has an angular acceleration of 66.1 rad/s2 and an angular speed of 12.6 rad/s. (a) find the magnitude of the total acceleration (centripetal plus tangential) of the ball. (b) determine the angle of the total acceleration relative to the radial direction.