At each level of organized baseball, there are rules in place about what type of bat and ball can be used. These rules help ensure the gameplay remains competitive, fair, and fun.
The type of bat and the type of ball are the two major factors that game organizers can control.
But there are a lot of other factors that people claim also have a big impact on gameplay that cannot be controlled, such as weather conditions, the location of the stadium, and the strength of the players.
Today, you will work to figure out how these factors could impact the game of baseball.
At each level of organized baseball, there are rules in place about what type of bat and ball can be used. These rules help ensure the gameplay remains competitive, fair, and fun.
The type of bat and the type of ball are the two major factors that game organizers can control.
But there are a lot of other factors that people claim also have a big impact on gameplay that cannot be controlled, such as weather conditions, the location of the stadium, and the strength of the players.
Today, you will work to figure out how these factors could impact the game of baseball.
Weather Conditions affect on Pitch Speed
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Question 1
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The graph below shows how wind speed affects pitch speed. The line on the graph shows the relationship between wind speed and pitch speed.
Points A, B, and C represent three balls thrown at the same initial speed, but under different wind conditions.
After the ball is thrown, what is the contact force on the ball?
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Question 2
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In Question 1, Points A, B, and C representthree balls thrownat thesame initial speed, but under different wind conditions.
For each ball thrown (A,B,C), show the contact forces on the ball after the ball has left the pitcher’s hand. Draw arrows to show the amount of the strength of forces on the ball.
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Question 3
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In Question 1, Points A, B, and C representthree balls thrownat thesame initial speed, but under different wind conditions.
If all three balls (A, B, and C) had equal amounts of KE when they left the pitcher's hand, would they all have the same amount of KE when they reach home plate?
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Question 4
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Explain your answer choice from question 3.Use evidence from questions 1 and 2.
Use the words kinetic energy, transfer, and air resistance.
Make sure to have evidence and reasoning
Planning an investigation
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Question 5
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How would you design an investigation using materials we have used in class to collect evidence for all 3 pitches to support or refute your claim for question 3?
My variables for setting up and carrying out my investigation:
How would you design an investigation using materials we have used in class to collect evidence for all 3 pitches to support or disprove your claim for question 3?
Think about items we have used in our class and list the items you will use in your investigation.
The items and objects I will use in my investigation:
Pitcher:
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Ball:
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Wind:
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We would collect measurements and data with
_______
Mass of the bat and Bat speed
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Question 7
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The data table below shows how fast a major league power hitter can swing a bat with different amounts of mass.
The mass of the bat was the independent variable in this investigation, and the speed of the bat swing was the dependent variable.
Plot the data from the table on your graph.
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Question 8
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Predict how fast a player could swing a bat with a mass of 779 grams.
Which speed below is the correct prediction of the speed of the bat?
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Question 9
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A batter swings a bat with the same amount of force. Why would the speed of the bat swing decrease as the mass of the bat increases?
Explain the cause and effect using the words forces, energy transfer, and kinetic energy.
Will Bat mass or Bat Swing affect the speed of a ball more?
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Question 10
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What has a bigger effect on the kinetic energy of the bat and the ball?
(Choose the best claim.)
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Question 11
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In question 10 you answered the following question:
"What has a bigger effect on the kinetic energy of the bat and the ball?"
Identify data from the chart in question 9 that proves your claim to be true.
Make sure to have evidence and reasoning
Location of the stadium on speed of the ball
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Question 12
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Some baseball stadiums are located at a much higher altitude than most stadiums.
Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, is the home stadium for the Colorado Rockies. Coors Field is 5,200 feet (almost a mile) above sea level.
At this higher altitude, there are fewer air particles in a given space than at lower altitudes.
How would you expect the data to be different if there were fewer air particles?
(Choose the best claim)
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Question 13
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Use the data to explain your answer to Question 11.