Question

A(n) 0.155 kg baseball is thrown with a speed of 18.4 m/s. It is hit straight back at the pitcher with a final speed of 18.4 m/s. What is the magnitude of the impulse delivered to the ball? Answer in units of kg · m/s.

Answer 1

5.704kg.m/s toward the pitcher

Step-by-step explanation:

Impulse (Ft)= change in momentum

Impulse= m(v-u)

m=0.155 kg , v=18.4 m/s , u=18.4m/s

impulse=0.155[-(18.4) - (18.4)]

= 0.155(-36.8)

= -5.704 kg.m/s

the negative means towards the pitcher