Impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall

In summary, when a tennis ball of mass 0.075kg is thrown at a wall with a speed of 15m/s and strikes the wall at a 45˚ angle, it will rebound with the same speed and angle. The impulse given by the wall is the same as when the ball initially strikes the wall, as the velocity does not change from the bounce. However, it is important to note that the velocity is a vector and has direction, so the velocity does change even though the speed remains the same. To accurately calculate the impulse, one must know how to add and subtract vectors.
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Homework Statement


a tennis ball of mass m = 0.075kg is thrown at a wall with a speed of v = 15m/s. It strikes the wall at a 45˚ angle and rebounds with the same speed at 45˚. What is the impulse given by the wall?

Homework Equations


impulse = Change in mass x Change in velocity

The Attempt at a Solution


Since the velocity is not changing once the ball rebounds from the wall the impulse is the same as it is when it strikes the wall?
 
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blee2x2 said:
Since the velocity is not changing once the ball rebounds from the wall the impulse is the same as it is when it strikes the wall?
Velocity is a vector; it has direction. The speed does not change from the bounce, but the velocity does.
Do you know how to add and subtract vectors?
 

1. What is the impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall?

The impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall is the change in momentum that occurs when the ball collides with the wall. It is a vector quantity that is calculated by multiplying the force applied to the ball by the time it takes for the ball to collide with the wall.

2. How is the impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall calculated?

The impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall is calculated using the formula Impulse = Force x Time. The force applied to the ball can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion, which states that force equals mass times acceleration. The time it takes for the ball to collide with the wall can be measured using a stopwatch.

3. What factors affect the impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall?

The impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall can be affected by several factors, including the mass and velocity of the ball, the angle at which it is thrown, and the elasticity of the ball and wall. A heavier ball or a ball thrown with a higher velocity will result in a greater impulse, while a ball thrown at a steeper angle or a ball and wall with a higher elasticity will result in a smaller impulse.

4. How does the impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall affect the motion of the ball?

The impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall affects the motion of the ball by changing its velocity and direction. When the ball collides with the wall, the impulse causes a change in the ball's momentum, resulting in a change in its velocity and direction of motion. This change in motion is known as a bounce or rebound.

5. Can the impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall be used to calculate the force applied to the ball?

Yes, the impulse of a ball being thrown on to the wall can be used to calculate the force applied to the ball. The force can be calculated by dividing the impulse by the time it takes for the collision to occur. This can be useful in determining the strength of a throw or the impact force of a ball hitting a wall.

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