Estimate the average force exerted by a shot-putter on a 6.5 kg shot if the shot is moved through a distance of 2.7 m and is released with a speed of 11 m/s.

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Estimate the average force exerted by a shot-putter on a 6.5 kg shot if the shot is moved through a distance of 2.7 m and is released with a speed of 11  m/s.

drwls · Accepted Answer

Final kinetic energy = F*X (1/2)MV^2 = 2.7 meters * F Solve for F