A Bat Strikes A 0050-Kg Baseball?
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A bat strikes a 0050-kg baseball with an initial speed of 150 m/s. If the bat is in contact with the ball for 0.0150 s, what is the magnitude of the impulse imparted to the ball?
Introduction
In baseball, the bat-ball collision is responsible for most of the game’s excitement. When a typical adult male hits a baseball, he can impart to it speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. If all of that energy could be perfectly converted into kinetic energy, what would be the speed of the hit ball?
What is the weight of a baseball?
A baseball typically weighs between 5 and 5.25 ounces.
What is the weight of a bat?
There is no definitive answer to this question as the weight of a bat can vary depending on the type of bat, the material it is made from and the size of the bat. However, on average, a baseball bat weighs between 2 and 3 pounds (0.9 and 1.4 kilograms).
How much force does a bat exert on a baseball?
Assuming you are a frame of reference at rest with respect to the bat and the ball is hit in a perfectly straight line, then no net external force is exerted on the ball. The only force exerted on the ball is the force due to gravity, which is downward. The bat does no work on the ball.
Conclusion
From the above information, it can be concluded that a bat strikes a 0050-kg baseball with great force. The resulting speed and energy of the ball are amazing, and the ball can easily travel long distances.
