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A 0.2 kg baseball moving with a velocity of 20 m/s is struck by a bat. The baseball reverses its direction and moves with a velocity of 40 m
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A 0.2 kg baseball moving with a velocity of 20 m/s is struck by a bat. The baseball reverses its direction and moves with a velocity of 40 m/s . What is the average force exerted on the ball if the bat is in contact with the ball for 0.006 ?
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2021-08-12T13:41:22+00:00
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Average force is 666.67 N
Explanation:
Given that :
m = Mass of the baseball = 0.2 kg
u = Initial velocity = 20 m/s
v = Final velocity = 40 m/s
t = Time taken for change in velocity = 0.006 s
We know:
Force exerted = mass × acceleration = m ×a
Acceleration can be found by means of dividing the change in velocity measured in m/s by the time taken in seconds.
a = = m/s²
Now we have to find the force using the formula, F = mass × acceleration as,
F = 0.2 kg ×3333.3 ms⁻² = 666.67 N