Force Problem with football punter

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The problem involves a football punter accelerating a football from rest to a speed of 10 m/s over a contact time of 0.20 seconds, with the football having a mass of 0.50 kg. The goal is to determine the average force exerted by the punter on the ball.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the formula F = ma but expresses confusion about incorporating time into the calculation for force. Some participants discuss the relationship between force, momentum, and acceleration, suggesting that F can be expressed as the change in momentum over time.

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Participants are exploring different approaches to relate force, mass, and acceleration. Some have provided insights into the equations of motion and the definitions of momentum, while others are questioning the derivation of these relationships and their application to the problem.

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There is a mention of a provided answer that does not align with the original poster's calculations, leading to confusion. The discussion includes clarifications on the definitions of terms like momentum and acceleration, as well as the implications of constant mass in the context of the problem.

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[SOLVED] Force Problem

Homework Statement



2. A football punter accelerates a football from rest to a speed of 10m/s during the time in which his toe is in contact with the ball (about 0.20sec). If the football has a mass of 0.50kg, what average force does the punter exert on the ball?


Homework Equations


so far i have this and can't seem to find the equation(s) but i got some and does not correspond with the correct answer.

a=10ms/^2
t=.20sec
m=.50kg
F= that's what we need for answer

so F=ma


The Attempt at a Solution


but i don't understand how we put our time in an equation to solve for Force, I know I am missing something but i don't know what. I have the answer, answer only which does not help at all :P. Thats to check whether we get the correct problem

F = ma
F = 10m/s (.50kg)
F = 5N (?) but answer that was given was 25 N

I want to know how to do it :P even thou teacher gives us answer for homework. Which is the most important thing
I'm stuck with this help

Thank you in advance
 
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F = 10m/s (.50kg) is velocity * mass or mv which is the final momentum.

F = dp/dt or m dv/dt so take mass * (change in v)/(change in time)

a = dv/dt
 
Astronuc said:
F = 10m/s (.50kg) is velocity * mass or mv which is the final momentum.

F = dp/dt or m dv/dt so take mass * (change in v)/(change in time)

a = dv/dt

so F=ma:

F= 10ms/(.50kg) = 5 m/s correct which equals Velocity(?)

so for F= dp/dt what is dp? change in P(?) / change in time so we get

F= 5ms/.20s = 25N

my question comes from F=dp/dt we use that equation to find out Force? Where can we say that F=dp/dt (as u used) comes from?

srry if i sound confusing
 
p = m v = momentum.

Now let's take the case for constant mass.

F = dp/dt = d (mv) /dt = m dv/dt = m a

Back the problem.

m = 0.5 kg, which is accelerated from rest (v=0) such that at the end of 0.2 s, the mass has a velocity 10 m/s. So the change in velocity (dv) = 10 m/s - 0 m/s, and the change it time (or time interval), dt = 0.2 s.

so F = ma = m dv/dt

m = 0.5 kg, dv = 10 m/s, and dt = 0.2 s
 
got it :p that helped out
 

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