Final answer:
The x-component of the impulse during the interval is 0 N·s.
Step-by-step explanation:
The x-component of the impulse, in newton-seconds, can be found by calculating the area under the curve of the force versus time graph. In this case, the area can be divided into two rectangles. The first rectangle has a base of 0.05 seconds and a height of 0.15 N, while the second rectangle has a base of 0.05 seconds and a height of -0.15 N. The total impulse is the sum of the areas of these two rectangles:
Total impulse = (0.05 s)(0.15 N) + (0.05 s)(-0.15 N)
Total impulse = 0.0075 N·s - 0.0075 N·s
Total impulse = 0 N·s
Therefore, the x-component of the impulse during the interval is 0 N·s.