Multiple choice question

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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations


Fnet= Δp/Δt
p=mv

The Attempt at a Solution


p (before) = 0.4 x 5 = 2
p (after) = 0.4 x 3 = 1.2
Δp = 0.8
Δt = 0.2
Fnet= Δp/Δt
0.8/0.2 = 4N

Correct answer in textbook is D, I do not understand why?
 

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Momentum is a vector. It has a direction.
 
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Thank you that makes sense :)
 

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