Force Applied by 0.145kg Baseball to Catcher's Mitt

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In summary, the problem involves a 0.145-kg baseball traveling at 35.0 m/s striking a catcher's mitt and coming to rest, causing the mitt to recoil backward 11.0 cm. The average force applied by the ball on the glove can be calculated using the formula for change in kinetic energy or the impulse-momentum theorem.
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A 0.145-kg baseball traveling 35.0 m/s strikes the catcher's mitt which, in bring the ball to rest, recoils backward 11.0 cm. What was the average force applied by the ball on the glove?

Can someone show me a formula for this problem or a way to solve this problem?? Please and Thank You
 
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smbascug said:
A 0.145-kg baseball traveling 35.0 m/s strikes the catcher's mitt which, in bring the ball to rest, recoils backward 11.0 cm. What was the average force applied by the ball on the glove?

Can someone show me a formula for this problem or a way to solve this problem?? Please and Thank You

In this example, you may use that the change of kinetic energy is equal to the average force times the distance over which the force acts (this is a special case of the work energy theorem, It is that simple here because no other force does any work. For example gravity does not do any work because the height of the baseball does not change)

Patrick
 
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smbascug said:
A 0.145-kg baseball traveling 35.0 m/s strikes the catcher's mitt which, in bring the ball to rest, recoils backward 11.0 cm. What was the average force applied by the ball on the glove?

Can someone show me a formula for this problem or a way to solve this problem?? Please and Thank You

Another way, and a good practice: Whenever you see the term "average force" think of the impulse-momentum theorem: [tex]m \Delta v = \bar F \Delta t[/tex].

-Dan
 

Related to Force Applied by 0.145kg Baseball to Catcher's Mitt

What is force?

Force is a physical quantity that describes the interaction between two objects or systems. It is measured in Newtons (N) and is defined as the product of mass and acceleration.

How is force applied by a baseball?

The force applied by a baseball is a result of its mass and velocity. As the baseball moves through the air, it generates a force known as air resistance. Additionally, when the baseball makes contact with the catcher's mitt, it exerts a force on the mitt.

What is the mass of a 0.145kg baseball?

The mass of a 0.145kg baseball is 0.145 kilograms. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is a fundamental property of an object.

What is the acceleration of a 0.145kg baseball?

The acceleration of a 0.145kg baseball depends on various factors such as air resistance, gravity, and the force applied by the pitcher. However, in the absence of air resistance, the acceleration due to gravity for all objects on Earth is 9.8 m/s².

How does the catcher's mitt experience force when catching a 0.145kg baseball?

When a baseball makes contact with the catcher's mitt, it exerts a force on the mitt. This force is a result of the momentum of the baseball and the impact of the collision. The mitt experiences a force in the direction of the ball's motion, causing it to move and ultimately stop the ball from continuing its path.

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