Calculating Force from Ball-Bat Impact

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To calculate the average force exerted on the bat during the impact with the ball, first determine the change in momentum of the ball, which involves its initial and final velocities. The ball, with a mass of 0.3 kg, changes from 50 m/s [E] to 100 m/s [W], resulting in a significant change in momentum. The impulse experienced by the bat can be calculated using the time of contact, which is 0.02 seconds. This leads to the average force being calculated as 2300 N. Understanding the relationship between impulse and momentum is crucial for solving such problems.
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a 0.3 kg ball moves toward a bat with a velocity of 50 m/s [E]. It is struck and the bat remains in contact with the ball for 0.02 seconds. The ball leaves the bat with a velocity of 100 m/s [W]. Calculate the average force exerted on the bat. (answer: 2300 N)

...i am just horrible at these types of questions...i understand what's going on, i just don't know how to solve it...thank you!
 
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2.718281828459045 perhaps?
 
hilarious...i've heard it all a millions times...but can you please help me?
 
3.14159265358979 said:
hilarious...i've heard it all a millions times...but can you please help me?

Well, but I've only said it once..:wink:

To your question:
Try to state for yourself (for example as a reply in this thread) how impulse is related to change of momentum; and then, how average force is related to impulse.
 
Edit: Withheld after I saw arildno's post. :)
 
i got it...thanks for the hint..
 

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