Momentum Change in Hockey Ball: Mass 0.2kg, Speed 8m/s to 5m/s

In summary, the conversation discusses the trajectory of a hockey ball being hit by two players, with the first player hitting the ball with an initial speed of 8 m/s and the second player reversing its direction and changing its speed to 5 m/s. It is determined that the ball's momentum changes in magnitude by 2 Ns when hit by the second player. The conversation also involves the integration of an expression to calculate the velocity of the ball at t=2 seconds and the application of this velocity in solving for the change in momentum.
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A hockey ball of mass 0.2kg is hit so that its initial speed is 8 m/s. The ball travels in a horizontal straight line with acceleration given by a= - 0.5- kt where t is the time in seconds measured from when the ball was hit. After 2s the ball has traveled 41/3 m. It is then intercepted by a players from the other team. This player hits the ball so that its direction of travel is reversed and its speed is now 5 m/s. Show that when the ball is hit by the second player it's momentum changes in magnitude by 2 Ns
 
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Integrate the above expression to get velocity at t=2 sec and then apply $m(-5 ) - m(v_{t=2})$ assuming ball is traveling in positive x- direction initially.
 
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DaalChawal said:
Integrate the above expression to get velocity at t=2 sec and then apply $m(-5 ) - m(v_{t=2})$ assuming ball is traveling in positive x- direction initially.
So after integrate I get v= -0.5t- kt^2/2 +c
When t=0, v= 8m/s
So v= -0.5t -kt^2/2+8
 
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DaalChawal said:
Integrate the above expression to get velocity at t=2 sec and then apply $m(-5 ) - m(v_{t=2})$ assuming ball is traveling in positive x- direction initially.
I don't understand how to calculate after this
 
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$v(t) = -0.5t - \dfrac{kt^2}{2} + 8$

$\displaystyle \int_0^2 v(t) \, dt = \dfrac{41}{3}$

evaluate the integral, solve for $k$, then determine the value of $v(2)$

$\Delta \vec{p} = m[-5 - v(2)]$
 
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skeeter said:
$v(t) = -0.5t - \dfrac{kt^2}{2} + 8$

$\displaystyle \int_0^2 v(t) \, dt = \dfrac{41}{3}$

evaluate the integral, solve for $k$, then determine the value of $v(2)$

$\Delta \vec{p} = m[-5 - v(2)]$
Thank you very much!
 

FAQ: Momentum Change in Hockey Ball: Mass 0.2kg, Speed 8m/s to 5m/s

What is momentum change in hockey?

Momentum change in hockey refers to the change in the amount of motion (or momentum) of a hockey ball. It is a measure of how much the ball's velocity and direction are altered when it is hit or struck by a player or object.

How is momentum change calculated?

Momentum change is calculated by multiplying the mass of the object (in this case, the hockey ball) by its change in velocity. The formula for momentum change is: Δp = mΔv, where Δp is the momentum change, m is the mass, and Δv is the change in velocity.

What is the mass and speed of the hockey ball in this scenario?

The mass of the hockey ball is 0.2kg and the speed changes from 8m/s to 5m/s. This means that the initial momentum of the ball is 1.6 kg·m/s (0.2kg x 8m/s) and the final momentum is 1kg·m/s (0.2kg x 5m/s).

How does the momentum change affect the motion of the hockey ball?

The momentum change affects the motion of the hockey ball by altering its velocity and direction. In this scenario, the ball's momentum decreases, which means it will slow down and potentially change direction.

Why is momentum change important in hockey?

Momentum change is important in hockey because it can determine the outcome of a game. A player who can effectively change the momentum of the ball in their favor can gain an advantage over their opponents and potentially score a goal. Additionally, understanding momentum change can help players make strategic decisions on the ice.

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