Answer to Question #263162 in Mechanics | Relativity for Riwaydo Odorosh

Question

A cart is pushed ahead for 3.5 s with a force of 360 N. Determine the change in momentum of the cart. Show your work. You can take a photo of your notes. 

Answer 1

The change in momentum of the cart is found by considering the force F acting on it for a time, $\Delta t$

It is given that F =360N and $\Delta t$ =3.5s

The change in momentum of the cart is given by:

$\Delta p = (F)(\Delta t)$

$\Delta p = (360)(3.5)$

$\Delta p= 1260N.s$