How to calculate average force?

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To calculate the average force applied by a baseball on a catcher's mitt, one must use the work-energy theorem, which relates work done to the change in kinetic energy. The baseball's mass is 0.140 kg, and it travels at 35 m/s before coming to rest, while the mitt recoils 11 cm. The average force can be determined by calculating the work done on the mitt as the ball stops. Since the force is assumed to be constant, the work done can be simplified to the product of average force and distance. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement



A .140 kg baseball traveling 35 m/s strikes the catchers mitt, which, in bringing the ball to rest, recoils backward 11 cm. what was the average force applied by the ball on the glove?

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ughh i have really no idea. i missed the lecture day for force and have no idea how to begin. i drew a picture but don't understand any of the equations regarding force
 
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when considering average force you assume the force is constant.
if that is so then finding the work done would be easy. now just use work energy theorem
 
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