What Is the Speed and Acceleration of a Soccer Ball After a Collision?

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The discussion centers on calculating the speed and acceleration of a soccer ball after an elastic collision with a 60-kg player who heads the ball. The player jumps upward at 4.0 m/s, while the ball descends at 25 m/s. Using the principles of conservation of momentum and the characteristics of elastic collisions, the speed of the ball after the collision can be determined. Additionally, the average acceleration of the ball, given a contact time of 20 ms, can be calculated using the change in velocity over time.

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The questions is
A 60-kg soccer player jumps vertically upwards and heads the .45kg ball as it is descending vericallywith a speed of 25 m/s. If the player was moving upward with a speed of 4.0m/s just before the impact, what will be the speed of the ball immediately after the collision if the ball rebounds vertically upwards and the collision is elastic? If the ball is in contact with the palyer's head for 20ms, what is the average acceleration of the ball?

thanks in advance
 
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The questions is
A 60-kg soccer player jumps vertically upwards and heads the .45kg ball as it is descending vericallywith a speed of 25 m/s. If the player was moving upward with a speed of 4.0m/s just before the impact, what will be the speed of the ball immediately after the collision if the ball rebounds vertically upwards and the collision is elastic? If the ball is in contact with the palyer's head for 20ms, what is the average acceleration of the ball?

thanks in advance

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