Calculating Force from Ball-Bat Impact

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The discussion revolves around calculating the average force exerted on a bat when it strikes a ball. The scenario involves a 0.3 kg ball moving at a velocity of 50 m/s before impact and leaving the bat at 100 m/s in the opposite direction, with a contact time of 0.02 seconds.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between impulse and momentum change, and how average force is connected to impulse. There are attempts to clarify these concepts and their application to the problem at hand.

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Some participants have offered hints and guidance related to the concepts of impulse and momentum. There appears to be a mix of understanding and confusion, with some participants expressing a desire for further assistance.

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One participant expresses uncertainty about solving the problem despite understanding the underlying concepts. There is also a mention of humor in the responses, indicating a light-hearted atmosphere in the discussion.

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a 0.3 kg ball moves toward a bat with a velocity of 50 m/s [E]. It is struck and the bat remains in contact with the ball for 0.02 seconds. The ball leaves the bat with a velocity of 100 m/s [W]. Calculate the average force exerted on the bat. (answer: 2300 N)

...i am just horrible at these types of questions...i understand what's going on, i just don't know how to solve it...thank you!
 
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2.718281828459045 perhaps?
 
hilarious...i've heard it all a millions times...but can you please help me?
 
3.14159265358979 said:
hilarious...i've heard it all a millions times...but can you please help me?

Well, but I've only said it once..:wink:

To your question:
Try to state for yourself (for example as a reply in this thread) how impulse is related to change of momentum; and then, how average force is related to impulse.
 
Edit: Withheld after I saw arildno's post. :)
 
i got it...thanks for the hint..
 

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