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Carlos and Sean are playing catch. If they are 6 meters from each other, what is a reasonable range for the distance the baseball travels on each toss?

A. 2-4 meters
B. 4-6 meters
C. 6-8 meters
D. 8-10 meters

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Final answer:

The most reasonable range for the baseball's distance on each toss between two players 6 meters apart would be 6-8 meters, as it accounts for a realistic trajectory in a normal game of catch.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to determine a reasonable range for the distance the baseball travels on each toss between Carlos and Sean, who are 6 meters apart. To solve this, we must consider that the actual path the ball takes will depend on the angle and speed of the throw, but assuming they are playing a normal game of catch, the ball's trajectory will be quite direct. Therefore, a direct throw that does not consider potential vertical displacement due to gravity or air resistance would result in the ball traveling roughly the same distance as the horizontal separation between the players.

For Carlos and Sean playing catch at a distance of 6 meters from each other, Option C, which suggests a range of 6-8 meters, is the most reasonable answer. This range accounts for the possibility of a slightly longer throw due to the arc of the ball, but not so much longer as to be unreasonable for a casual game of catch.

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