Calculate Force on Golf Ball Impact

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To calculate the average force of impact on a golf ball struck at an angle of 43.1 degrees, the initial speed must first be determined using the distance of 122 meters. The acceleration during the impact can then be calculated using the time of contact, which is 6.62 milliseconds. Once the acceleration is found, it can be multiplied by the mass of the golf ball, 71.7 grams, to find the average force. The discussion emphasizes the importance of finding the initial speed and acceleration to solve the problem. Neglecting air resistance simplifies the calculations.
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A golf ball (m = 71.7 g) is struck a blow that
makes an angle of 43.1 with the horizontal.
The drive lands 122 m away on a flat fairway.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2

If the golf club and ball are in contact for 6.62 ms, what is the average force of impact?
Neglect air resistance.
 
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i tried to do 71.7(vx-v0x)/delta t and 71.7(vy-v0y)/delta t but i don't know where to go after that
 
You need to find the initial speed, v.

Then you can find the acceleration during the impact, and multiply by the mass to get the force.

Goodnight! :zzz:​
 

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