Physics

Physics

Problem

68. Throwing a Ball at a Ferris Wheel A 71 -ft-radius Ferris wheel turns counterclockwise one revolution every 20 sec . Tony stands at a point 90 ft to the right of the base of the wheel. At the instant Matthew is at point AA ( 3 o'clock), Tony throws a ball toward the Ferris wheel with an initial velocity of 88ft/sec88 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{sec} at an angle with the horizontal of 100∘100^{\circ}. Find the minimum distance between the ball and Matthew.

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