A(n) 0.42 kg softball is pitched at a speed of 12 m/s. The batter hits it back directly at the pitcher at a speed of 27 m/s. The bat acts on the ball for 0.016 s. What is the magnitude of the impulse imparted by the bat to the ball? Answer in units of N · s.

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A(n) 0.42 kg softball is pitched at a speed of 12 m/s. The batter hits it back directly at the pitcher at a speed of 27 m/s. The bat acts on the ball for 0.016 s. What is the magnitude of the impulse imparted by the bat to the ball? Answer in units of N · s. 
What is the magnitude of the average force exerted by the bat on the ball? Answer in units of N.

bobpursley · Answer

impulse= changemomentum=39*.42 N s force= impulse/time