Impluse and average force question. Need Help

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Start date Dec 6, 2004
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The discussion revolves around calculating the impulse and average force exerted on a golf ball after being struck by a club. The golf ball has a mass of 0.045 kg and is hit at a speed of 42 m/s, with contact time of 4.7 x 10^-3 seconds. To find the impulse, the formula used is Impulse = change in momentum, which can be calculated from the mass and velocity. The average force can be determined using the relationship Impulse = F * dt. The calculations are essential for understanding the dynamics of the golf swing and the forces involved.

Dec 6, 2004

Rapta3

A golf ball of mass 0.045 kg is hit off the tee at a speed of 42 m/s. The golf club was in contact with the ball for 4.7 10-3 s.
(a) Find the magnitude of the impulse imparted to the golf ball.
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(b) Find the magnitude of the average force exerted on the ball by the golf club.
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Dec 6, 2004

Rapta3

Anyone??

Dec 6, 2004

futb0l

Impulse = F dt

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