In being served, a tennis ball is accelerated from rest to a speed of 50.0 m/s. The average power generated during the serve is 3250 W. Assuming that the acceleration of the ball is constant during the serve, find the force acting on the ball
To find the force acting on the ball, we can use the equation for power:
Power = Force x Velocity
Given:
Power = 3250 W
Velocity = 50.0 m/s
Rearranging the equation:
Force = Power / Velocity
Substituting the given values:
Force = 3250 W / 50.0 m/s
Now we can calculate the force:
Force = 65 N
Therefore, the force acting on the ball during the serve is 65 Newtons.