Finding impulse and velocity from a force-time graph for a tennis ball

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Homework Statement



Using the graph below, what is the magnitude of the impulse provided to a 48 g tennis ball that is swerved due south?

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Also, What is the velocity of the ball when the racquet and ball separate?

Homework Equations



p=mv (I think).

Fnet x delta Time = P (maybe)?

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm confused as to what am I supposed to do with the graph to get the answers?
 
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Hi Xtremeownage! :smile:

Hint: impulse = ∫ force d(time) :wink:
 
Xtremeownage said:
p=mv (I think).
Come on, be confident, you are right
Xtremeownage said:
Fnet x delta Time = P (maybe)?

Fnet x delta Time = delta P

Have you done integration. If not then what tiny tim is saying is impulse = area under force-time graph