Question

an average net force of 31.6 N is used to accelerate a 15.0 kg object uniformly from rest to 10.0 m/s leftward. What is the change in momentum?​

Answer 1

-150 kg m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

The change of momentum is calculated as ;

Δp= m*Δv where

where

Δp= change in momentum

Δv = vf-vi

m= mass of the object

Change in momentum is also calculated when using the formula;

Δp = F * Δt when F is the net force applied and Δt is the time of action.

In this case;

m= 15 kg

vf= -10 m/s

vi= 0 m/s

Taking rightward direction to be positive, then leftward will be negative.

Applying the formula as;

Δp = m*Δv

Δp = 15 * { -10 -0} = 15*-10 = -150 kg m/s