Question

If a 2,000-kg car hits a tree with 500 n of force over a time of 0.5 seconds, what is the magnitude of its impulse?

Answer 1

Impulse = Force * time
Impulse = 500N *0.5 s =250 N*s

Answer 2

The magnitude of its impulse is 250 N-sec.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Mass of car = 2000 kg

Force = 500 N

Time = 0.5 sec

We need to calculate the impulse

Using formula of impulse

`I = F*\delta t`

Where, F = force

`\Delta t` = time

Put the value into the formula

`I=500*0.5`

`I=250\ N-s`

Hence, The magnitude of its impulse is 250 N-sec.