To keep homerun records and distances consistent from year to year, organized baseball randomly checks the coefficient of restitution between new baseball and wooden surface similar to that of of an average bat. Suppose you are in charge of making sure that no "juiced" baseballs are produced.(a) In a random test, you find one that when dropped from 2.0 m rebound 0.25 m.what is the coefficient of restitution for this ball?(b) what is the maximum distance home run shot you would expect from this ball, neglecting any effect due to air resistance and making reasonable assumption for bat speeds and incoming pitch speeds? Is this a "Juiced" ball,a "normal" ball, or a "dead" ball?

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Sorry, tha a is asking for coefficient and b, is asking for maximum distance?

To find the coefficient of restitution for the baseball in question, we can use the formula:

e = (final velocity after collision / initial velocity before collision)

(a) In this case, the initial velocity before collision is when the ball is dropped, so it is at rest (0 m/s). The final velocity after collision is the rebound velocity, which is given as 0.25 m/s. Thus, we can calculate the coefficient of restitution as:

e = 0.25 m/s / 0 m/s = undefined

Note that division by zero is undefined. Therefore, in this case, the coefficient of restitution cannot be determined due to the ball not having an initial velocity.

(b) To calculate the maximum distance of a home run shot, we need to consider the conservation of mechanical energy. Assuming the ball is launched at an angle (which is not specified in the question), neglecting air resistance, and making reasonable assumptions for bat speeds and incoming pitch speeds, we can use the equation:

Max distance = (Initial velocity)^2 * sin(2θ) / g

where g is the acceleration due to gravity, 9.8 m/s². The angle θ would depend on the launch angle, which is not given.

Without knowing the initial velocity, launch angle, or any other factors, it is not possible to determine the maximum distance of a home run shot for this specific ball.

Regarding whether the ball is considered "juiced," "normal," or "dead," information on the coefficient of restitution alone is not sufficient. Other factors such as league regulations, historical data, and comparison with known standards would need to be considered to make that determination.