Question

3. A 0.145 kg ball moving horizontally at 20 m/s is struck by a bat that causes the ball to move in the

Answer 1

Answer:

F = 1015 N

Explanation:

Given that,

Mass of a ball, m = 0.145 kg

Initial speed, u = 20 m/s

Final speed, v = -15 m/s (as it moves in opposite direction)

The ball and bat were in contact for 5 ms

We need to find the force the bat applies to the bat. We know that,

F = ma

$F=\dfrac{m(v-u)}{t}\\\\F=\dfrac{0.145\times (-15-20)}{5\times 10^{-3}}\\\\F=-1015\ N$

So, the bat will apply 1015 N force to the ball.