Help Needed: Solving Homework Equations Without Enough Variables

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Hey guys, I'd love some help with these problems, its seems to me that there aren't enough variables.

Homework Statement


A .145kg baseball leaves a pitcher's hand at a speed of 35 m/s. If air drag is negligible, how much work has the pitcher done on the ball by throwing it?


Homework Equations


W=FD


The Attempt at a Solution


W=(MA)(VT)

Seems like I can't solve it without the time it was in the air.

And this one as well

Homework Statement


Find the force needed for friction in the tires of a 2000lb car to stop it in 100ft

Homework Equations


W=FD?

The Attempt at a Solution


Again, it seems like there aren't enough varibles. If I had the velocity of the car then it would make sense.

Some hints and nudges in the right direction would be great!
 
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