29. A major-league pitcher can throw a baseball in excess of 41.0 m/s. Ifa ball is thrown horizontally at this speed, how much will it drop by thetime it reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release?

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29. A major-league pitcher can throw a baseball in excess of 41.0 m/s. If
a ball is thrown horizontally at this speed, how much will it drop by the
time it reaches a catcher who is 17.0 m away from the point of release?

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