Answer: a) 42Nm b) 8.4m/s
Explanation:
Impulse is defined as object change in momentum.
Since Force = mass × acceleration
F = ma
Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity.
F = m(v-u)/t
Cross multiply
Ft = m(v-u)
Since impulse = Ft
and Ft = m(v-u)... (1)
The object change in velocity (v-u) = Ft/m from eqn 1
Going to the question;
a) Impulse = Force (F) × time(t)
Given force = 14N and time = 3seconds
Impulse = 14×3
Impulse = 42Nm
b) The object change in velocity (v-u) = Ft/m where mass = 5kg
v-u = 14×3/5
Change in velocity = 42/5 = 8.4m/s
