A baseball is thrown with a velocity of -45 m/s (negative because it is moving toward the batter). The batter strikes the baseball, which leaves the bat with a velocity of 70 m/s. If the baseball was in contact with the bat for 0.02 s, what acceleration did the bat apply on the baseball?

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Distance and Speed

The speed, distance and time relation forms the basis of study of motion. You will need these concepts in the study of Mechanics. This concept is applicable for students who are studying the following courses –