A quarterback takes the ball from the line of scrimmage,runs backward for 10 yards,then sideways parallel to the line of scrimmage for 15 yards.He then throws a 50-yard forward pass straight downfield perpendicular to the line of scrimmage.The receiver is tackled immediately.How far is the football displaced from its original position?
A)43 yards
B)55 yards
C)63 yards
D)75 yards

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The quarterback runs 10 yards backward and 15 yards sideways, for a total of 10 + 15 = 25 yards. He then throws a 50-yard pass, so the total displacement is 25 + 50 = 75 yards. However, the receiver is tackled immediately, so the ball does not travel the full 50 yards. Instead, it travels only 50 - 15 = 35 yards forward. Therefore, the total displacement is 25 + 35 = 60 yards.

A Quarterback Takes the Ball from the Line of Scrimmage,runs