The horizontal velocity of Serena's tennis serve is measured as 112 mi/hr (50 m/s). Horizontally, the ball travels 25 m before reaching her opponent. If the ball didn't slow down when it bounced or because of air resistance, how long would it take to reach her opponent?

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The horizontal velocity of Serena's tennis serve is measured as 112 mi/hr (50 m/s). Horizontally, the ball travels 25 m before reaching her opponent. If the ball didn't slow down when it bounced or because of air resistance, how long would it take to reach her opponent?

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v=d/t

F=ma

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Horizontal velocity (v) = 50 m/s

Horizontal displacement (d) = 25 m

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Time (t) 

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