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what is velocity
the scientific word for speed in a specific direction
what is the abbreviation for miles per hour
mph
what is a diamond?
a field
how much money does a designated hitter make?
$13.4 million
what is mechanical energy
a mix of potential and kinetic energy
what is the abbreviation for joules?
J
what is a designated hitter?
the player who has to hit the ball the pitcher throws
on Sept. 4th, 2010, Aroldis Chapman threw a pitch at how many mph?
105.1 mph
what is potential energy?
the kind of energy that an object stores while it is still.
what does it mean to drag?
opposing force on an object when it moves through the air
what is chemical energy?
energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds , like atoms and molecules.
in base ball the bases are 90 feet apart, while in softball,the bases are how many feet apart?
60
what is kinetic energy?
the energy of an object in motion
what is a fastball?
when a pitcher throws a really fast ball
what is America's favorite pastime called?
Baseball
what is energy transfer?
when an object transfers some of its kinetic energy to an object that has potential.
what is a radar gun?
measures pitching speed
A major league baseball pitcher can normally throw a baseball up to how many mph?
up to 90 mph