Question

The change in the momentum of an object is represented by the following formula:
Impulse = (Force)(time) = change in momentum
I = F • t = pfinal – pinitial
A 1.0 kg rabbit traveling east at 10 m/s spots a predator, turns around, and then begins to travel west at 21 m/s.
What is the change in momentum of the rabbit, and what is another term for this concept?

The rabbits change of momentum is

A. 31 kg•m/s east

B. 31 kg•m/s west

C. 15.5 kg•m/s, west

D. 15.5 kg•m/s, east

This value can also be referred to as

E. Collisions

F. Potential energy

G. Kinetic energy

H. Impulse

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Answer 1

Hi there!

Recall that:

Change in momentum = mass × change in velocity

Or:

Δp = mΔv = m(vf - vi)

Plug in the given values. We can assign east to be positive and west to be negative in this instance (Velocity is a vector with direction).

Thus:

Δp = (1)(-21 - 10) = -31 kgm/s OR 31 kgm/s WEST.

The correct answer is B.

Change in momentum is EQUIVALENT to the quantity of IMPULSE.

The correct answer is H.