Calculate the average resultant force required to accelerate the ball.

[Meezus]

Homework Statement

A 56 g tennis ball is accelerated at 1000 m s-2 to reach its service velocity. Calculate the average resultant force required to accelerate the ball.

Homework Equations

F = MA

The Attempt at a Solution

Mass = 0.56g = 0.056kg
Acceleration = 1000m/s2

0.056 x 1000 = 56N.

Is this correct? I know this is how to calculate the resultant force but it asks for the average? Does that change anything. [/B]

 

[Bystander]

Do you have any additional information to average?

 

[Meezus]

Do you have any additional information to average?

Nope, that's the whole question.

 

[Bystander]

... and, that is the whole answer.

 

[Meezus]

... and, that is the whole answer.

Ok thanks, I thought maybe gravity would have some impact here.