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A bobsled has a momentum of 3000 kg•m/s to the east. After the rider gives it a push, its momentum increases to 5500 kg•m/s to the east. What impulse is applied to the bobsled?
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A bobsled has a momentum of 3000 kg•m/s to the east. After the rider gives it a push, its momentum increases to 5500 kg•m/s to the east. What impulse is applied to the bobsled?

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Impulse, denoted as J, is defined by the change in momentum. Since we have our initial and our final, we can solve for the change in momentum.


J = p_(f) - p_(0) = 5500 - 3000 = 2500 J = 2500 kg*m/s
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2500 kg m/s EAST

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