A pitcher throws a 0.140-kg baseball, and it approaches the bat at a speed of 40.0m/s. The bat does nonconservative W=70.0J on the ball in hitting it. Ignoring air resistance, determine the speed of the ball after the ball leaves the bat and is 25.0m above the point of impact.
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To solve this problem, you can apply the principle of conservation of mechanical energy. First, let's determine the initial mechanical energy of the ball just before it hits the bat.
The initial mechanical energy (Ei) can be calculated using the equation:
Ei = kinetic energy (KE) + potential energy (PE)
Given:
Mass of the baseball (m) = 0.140 kg
Speed of the ball just before impact (vi) = 40.0 m/s
Height above the point of impact (h) = 0 m (since the ball is at the same height as the point of impact)
The kinetic energy of the ball just before impact is given by:
KE = (1/2) mv^2
The potential energy of the ball just before impact is given by:
PE = mgh
Substituting the given values, we can find Ei.
Now, let's calculate the final mechanical energy (Ef) of the ball when it is 25.0 m above the point of impact. At this point, the ball has only potential energy as it reaches its highest point.
Given:
Height above the point of impact (h) = 25.0 m
The potential energy of the ball at this point is given by:
PE = mgh
Substituting the given values, we can find Ef.
According to the conservation of mechanical energy principle, the initial mechanical energy (Ei) should be equal to the final mechanical energy (Ef) since there is no loss of energy due to air resistance.
Setting Ei equal to Ef, we can solve for the final velocity of the ball (vf) using the equation:
Ef = (1/2) mvf^2
Rearranging the equation, you can solve for vf.
Remember to use the appropriate values and units when performing the calculations.