Explanation:
1. From the attached figure, the net displacement is given by line AB. It can be calculated using Pythagoras theorem as :
[tex]AB=\sqrt{37^2+26.5^2}[/tex]
AB = 45.5 yards
2. Let [tex]\theta[/tex] is the angle between the direction of the net displacement of the ball and the central line of the field. It can be calculated as :
[tex]tan\theta=\dfrac{37}{26.5}[/tex]
[tex]tan\theta=1.396[/tex]
[tex]\theta=54.38^{\circ}[/tex]
Hence, this is the required solution.
