A(n) 0.44 kg softball is pitched at a speed of 12 m/s. The batter hits it back directly at the pitcher at a speed of 27 m/s. The bat acts on the ball...

A(n) 0.44 kg softball is pitched at a speed of12 m/s. The batter hits it back directly at thepitcher at a speed of 27 m/s. The bat acts onthe ball for 0.019 s.What is the magnitude of the average forceexerted by the bat on the ball during contact?