What is the Work Done by a Baseball on a Catcher's Glove?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done by a baseball on a catcher's glove, given a force of 511N and a displacement of 12.0 cm. The formula for work, W = F * Δx, is highlighted as the key equation for solving the problem. A participant points out the necessity of converting the displacement from centimeters to meters for accurate calculation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of unit conversion in physics problems. Overall, the thread provides guidance on how to approach the calculation correctly.
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Homework Statement



A catcher "gives" with a baseball when catching it. If the baseball exerts a force of 511N on the glove, so that the glove is displaced 12.0 cm, how much work is done by the ball?

Homework Equations

<br /> <br /> <br /> W=F* \Deltax

3. The Attempt at a Solution [/tex]

W=511*12.0?
 
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Welcome to PF, Vision.
You've got it except convert the cm to meters.
 


Thanks, i can't believe i overlooked that, wow.
Thank you for the help.
 

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