A mom wanting some help with her 16-year old's son hmwk problem

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The discussion centers on a physics homework problem regarding the forces involved when a golf club strikes a golf ball. The correct answer is that the force on the club increases due to the impulsive forces at play during the collision. The misconception that the force on the club decreases stems from a misunderstanding of Newton's third law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The force of gravity acting on the ball remains constant regardless of the club's action.

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  • Study Newton's laws of motion in detail, focusing on practical applications.
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This discussion is beneficial for students studying physics, particularly those tackling mechanics and forces, as well as parents assisting their children with homework in these subjects.

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A mom wanting some help with her 16-year old's son problem :-p

Homework Statement


A golf club is swung with a large force, and the golf ball moves forward at a high acceleration. Which also happens as an effect?
A] The force on the club increases
B] The force on the club decreases
C] The force of gravity on the ball increases
D] The force of gravity on the ball decreases


Homework Equations


common sense. which apparently I don't possesses enough of ;)

The Attempt at a Solution


I thought it was B, because I remembered Newton's "equal but opposite force" theory, but then the club has such less mass, than a golf ball. hmm. i don't know. maybe i'll attempt to read the chapter.

Appreciate ANY feedback.
Gracias muchachos/as
 
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The force of gravity doesn't change, but the force on the club will increase. This increase is due to the impulsive forces acting when the ball and the club connected.
 

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