Bonus: How much energy did the bat transmit to the ball?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the energy transmitted from a bat to a ball during a collision, specifically using the kinetic energy formula Ek = 1/2mv². Participants express confusion regarding the application of this equation in the context of energy transfer, noting that the energy can be positive if the bat transmits energy to the ball or negative if it absorbs energy. The problem requires understanding both the initial and final velocities of the ball to determine the net energy change in joules.

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Bonus: How much energy did the bat transmit to the ball? (Note: if the bat gave energy to the ball, then this is a positive number. If the bat absorbed energy from the ball, then this is a negative number.)


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I have absolutely no idea... Ek=1/2mv^2?



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I still have absolutely no idea. Is there actually an equation I can use for this?? My physics teacher hasn't actually taught us how to do these problems althought we are currently on kinetic energy. Since the answer is in joules, does it have to do with the amount of work?
 
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I think there is some more to the question.
Presumably a ball arrived at some velocity and left back in the opposite direction with another velcity
 

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