Calculate speed and height in given time for motion

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The discussion focuses on calculating the speed and height of a soccer ball kicked at a specific angle, as well as determining the force of the kick based on distance. To find the speed and height, users can apply projectile motion equations, specifically using the initial velocity, angle of projection, and gravitational acceleration. The concept of impulse is introduced as a means to understand the average force exerted during the kick, although the exact force cannot be calculated without knowing the time interval of the kick.

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Hello All,

Unfortunately I'm pretty bad in physics, so I would like to ask from you.

I have two problems:

1.

I have a ball. The soccer kick the ball in a given angle, and I would like to find out what is the speed and height of the ball. Is there any equation or function what can I use for it?

2.

How can I calculate the force of the kick if I know how far the ball should be kicked?


Thank you
 
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2. You can't calculate the force. But you can calculate the impulse which is the average force times the time interval during which the force was acting. You don't know what that time interval is so it is not possible to calculate the force.
 

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