Solving for Average Force: Physics Homework Help for a 0.47 kg Ball

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Homework Statement



After falling from rest from a height of 34 m, a 0.47 kg ball rebounds upward, reaching a height of 24 m. If the contact between ball and ground lasted 1.8 ms, what average force was exerted on the ball?


Homework Equations



vf^2=2gh

vf=sqrt 2gh.

force*time=2sqrt(2gh)


The Attempt at a Solution



i have tried to plug in but i cannot seem to get it correct. help please!
 
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Look up the concept of "impulse" in your textbook or Wikipedia. The impulse formula will make short work of this problem!