Final answer:
The impulse experienced by a 1200 kg car as it accelerates from 20.0 m/s to 30.0 m/s is calculated using the change in momentum formula, resulting in an impulse of 12000 kg·m/s.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking for the impulse experienced by a car as it speeds up from 20.0 m/s to 30.0 m/s. Impulse can be calculated using the formula Impulse (J) = Change in momentum (Δp) or J = m(v_f - v_i), where m is the mass of the object, v_f is the final velocity, and v_i is the initial velocity.
So, the impulse experienced by the 1200 kg car is:
J = m(v_f - v_i)
J = 1200 kg(30.0 m/s - 20.0 m/s)
J = 1200 kg(10 m/s)
J = 12000 kg·m/s
The car experiences an impulse of 12000 kg·m/s.