A football punter accelerates a 0.47 kg football from rest to a speed of 6.4 m/s in 0.27 s, what constant force does the punter exert on the ball?

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A football punter accelerates a 0.47 kg football from rest to a speed of 6.4 m/s in 0.27 s, what constant force does the punter exert on the ball?
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Henry · Answer

V = Vo + a*t V = 6.4 m/s. Vo = 0 t = 0.27 s. Solve for a. F = m*a

Anonymous · Answer

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