What is the magnitude and direction of impulse in a ball-bat collision?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving the impulse experienced by a ball during a collision with a bat. The ball's initial velocity, mass, and the distance it travels after being hit are provided, along with the angle of projection.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the calculation of the initial velocity of the ball after the collision, questioning the appropriateness of using certain equations. There is discussion about the relationship between the angle of projection and the range of the ball's travel.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on using projectile motion equations to find the velocity of the ball after it leaves the bat. There is acknowledgment of a sign mistake in the calculations, which has been identified as a major issue by one participant.

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Participants are working under the constraints of a homework problem, which may limit the information available for solving the problem. The discussion includes checking assumptions about the velocities before and after the collision.

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Homework Statement


A ball is moving toward a batter at 32m/s and weighs 0.15kg. After the batter hits it goes 105.0m at an initial angle of 52 degrees. What is the magnitude of the impulse the ball receives in the collision with the bat, and what is the direction of the impulse?


[b2. Homework Equations [/b]
I=MV+MV'

Xmax=(2V2 sin [tex]\phi[/tex] cos [tex]\phi[/tex])/g

The Attempt at a Solution


I am having trouble finding the initial velocity of the ball after the collision. I tried using the second equation and found the velocity to be 32m/s. Is it wrong to use that formula to find the original velocity?
 
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harvellt said:

Homework Statement


After the batter hits it goes 105.0m at an initial angle of 52 degrees.

What it means ? velocity of displacement?
 
The ball leaves the bat at a angle of 52 degrees and travels a distance of 105 meters befor it lands, neglecting the height of the collision.
 
OK, now can you find the velocity of projection. you have the angle of projection and the range.
 
Use projectile equation. In that angle of projection is 52 degree and range is 105 m. And find velocity of the ball with which it leaves the bat.
 
Yes. Velocity of the ball hitting the bat and leaving the bat is nearly equal. (32 m/s and 32.6 m/s). Now what is angle with which the ball hits the bat?
 
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yes using equation of X maximum you can find the
 
Thank you all so much I got it my major problem after I found the V0 was a sign mistake. I forgot the fact that the x velocity needed to have opposite signs, and now I have it.
 

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