Calculating Fmax in a Tennis Ball Collision

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To calculate Fmax for the tennis ball collision, first determine the acceleration using the change in velocity and the time of contact. The initial speed is 30.5 m/s, and since the ball rebounds with the same speed, the change in velocity is 61.0 m/s (30.5 m/s to -30.5 m/s). Using the formula Fnet = ma, where m is the mass of the ball (0.053 kg) and a is the calculated acceleration, Fmax can be derived. The force diagram mentioned is crucial for visualizing the forces involved, and sharing it in a more accessible format may help others provide better assistance. Understanding these steps will clarify the approach to solving for Fmax.
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I am having trouble with this question, I know what I need to find, just don't know what route to take.

A 53.0 g tennis ball with an initial speed of 30.5 m/s hits a wall and rebounds with the same speed. The figure below shows the force of the wall on the ball during the collision. What is the value of Fmax, the maximum value of the contact force during the collision, if the force is applied for ti=26.4 ms?

I was wondering should I use Fnet=ma to find Fmax, but find acceleartion first

Any help would be great
Thanks
 
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I have attached the diagram, its a word document
 

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