Linear Momentum
Which of the following scenarios will result in the largest impulse?
A force-time graph shows a constant force of 10 N acting on an object for 5 seconds. What is the impulse delivered to the object?
An object experiences an impulse of 20 N⋅s. What is the change in momentum of the object?
An object experiences two forces simultaneously: 8 N to the north and 6 N to the east. If these forces are applied for 2 seconds, in what direction is the impulse?
A net force of 10 N is applied to an object for 2 seconds. What is the change in momentum of the object?
A force-time graph has a triangular shape. The force starts at 0 N, increases linearly to 20 N at 2 seconds, and then decreases linearly back to 0 N at 4 seconds. What is the impulse delivered?
A 0.5 kg ball is thrown at a wall with a velocity of 10 m/s and bounces back with a velocity of -8 m/s. What is the change in momentum of the ball?
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A 1 kg object is dropped from a height of 5 m. Just before it hits the ground, it experiences an impulse due to the ground bringing it to rest. What is the magnitude of this impulse?
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