Determine the force required to change the momentum of an object from 22 kg m s
─1
to
−15 kg m s
─1
in a time of 2.5 s
help much appreciated :)
─1
to
−15 kg m s
─1
in a time of 2.5 s
help much appreciated :)
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Newton's second law says
Magnitude of force is proportional to the rate of change of momentum.
Force = (22 - 15 ) / 2.5 = 7 / 2.5 = 2.8 N
Magnitude of force is proportional to the rate of change of momentum.
Force = (22 - 15 ) / 2.5 = 7 / 2.5 = 2.8 N