Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 249: 27d

Answer

The impulse is in the negative direction of the x axis.

Work Step by Step

Since the force is applied in the negative direction of the x axis, then the direction of the impulse on the ball must also be in the negative direction of the x axis.
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