Applying Newton's Third Law of Mortion

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a ball falling from a height and rebounding, requiring the calculation of the average force exerted on the ball during its contact with the ground. The subject area is primarily mechanics, specifically focusing on concepts related to energy, momentum, and Newton's laws of motion.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the total energy and momentum changes of the ball during the impact. There is a suggestion to use impulse to relate to the change in momentum. Questions are raised regarding the application of Newton's Third Law and whether the force exerted on the ground by the ball is being considered.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing with participants exploring different aspects of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of impulse and momentum, while others are questioning the relevance of Newton's Third Law in this context. There is no explicit consensus yet on the approach to take.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the need for the original poster to show their attempts at solving the question to facilitate further assistance. The timeframe of contact and the heights involved are key parameters under discussion.

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Homework Statement



After falling from a rest from a height of 30 m, a .50 kg ball rebounds upward, reaching a height of 20 m. If the contact between ball and ground lasted 2.0 ms, what average force was exerted on the ball?

Homework Equations



2.0ms=.002s

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Consider the total energy and direction (and change thereof) the ball has before and after the impact.
 
hello Rosieposy! Welcome to physics forums!

you need to show your attempt at solving the question, if you are stuck people here will help you.
 
Use impulse = change in momentum.
BTW how is this an application of Newton's Third Law of Motion. As I recall it was action reaction law. You are not considering the force exerted on the ground by the ball, are you?
 

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