Answer:
A.) 51 degree
B.) 26.5 yards
Explanation:
Let assume that time is constant.
The distance between the defender and the ball carrier is 20.6 yard.
Speed = distance/time
6.2 = 20.6/t
t = 20.6/6.2
t = 3.32 s
The distance the defender can cover will be
Distance = 5.1 × 3.32 = 16.95 yards
The angle that will allow the defender to tackle the ball carrier most efficiently will be
Tan Ø = 20.6/16.95
Ø = tan^-1 (1.21568627)
Ø = 50.55
Ø = 51 degree.
The distance from the goal line the tackle will occur will be found by using pythagorean theorem
D = root( 20.6^2 + 16.69^2)
Distance = 26.5 yards
