A ball is thrown vertically upward with a speed of

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Problem

0.20\,\text{kg}

ball is thrown vertically upward with a speed of

15\,\text{m s}^{-1}

. At the highest point of its flight it is struck straight downward by a bat, which gives it an impulse of

4.0\,\text{N s}

. What is the speed of the ball immediately after the hit? (a)

5\,\text{m s}^{-1}

(b)

35\,\text{m s}^{-1}

(c)

20\,\text{m s}^{-1}

(d)

10\,\text{m s}^{-1}