A(n) 0.34 kg soccer ball approaches a player horizontally with a speed of 6.18 m/s. The player illegally strikes the ball with her hand and causes it to move in the opposite direction with a speed of 31.3 m/s .

Question

A(n) 0.34 kg soccer ball approaches a player horizontally with a speed of 6.18 m/s. The player illegally strikes the ball with her hand and causes it to move in the opposite direction with a speed of 31.3 m/s .
What is the magnitude of the impulse de- livered to the ball by the player?

Scott · Answer

some strike... impulse = change in momentum i = .34 kg (31.3 m/s - -6.18 m/s)