Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Questions - Page 245: 4

Answer

The magnitude of the impulse is the same in all three cases.

Work Step by Step

To calculate the impulse $J$, we can find the area under the force versus time graph. (a) $J = (2F_0)(6~t_0) = 12~F_0~t_0$ (b) $J = (4F_0)(3~t_0) = 12~F_0~t_0$ (c) $J = \frac{1}{2}(2F_0)(12~t_0) = 12~F_0~t_0$ The magnitude of the impulse is the same in all three cases.
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