What was the average force exerted by the ball on the glove?

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The average force exerted by a baseball weighing 140 grams traveling at 30 m/s on a fielder's glove that moves 35 cm backward can be calculated using the work-energy principle. The work done by the glove is equal to the change in kinetic energy of the baseball. By applying the formula for work (W = F * d) and the kinetic energy formula (KE = 0.5 * m * v^2), the average force can be determined as approximately 120 N.

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I need help with this problem. I have no idea how to start it

A baseball that weighs 140 g and is traveling at 30 m/s moves a fielder's glove 35 cm backward when the ball is caught. What was the average force exerted by the ball on the glove.

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Hint: Consider the work done by the glove.
 

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