Two Impulse & Impact Problems Need Help

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This discussion addresses two impulse and impact problems involving physics calculations. The first problem involves calculating the impulse experienced by a 0.05 kg golf ball hit at a speed of 65 km/s, utilizing the formula for impulse, I = F * dt. The second problem examines the average force required to stop a 1000-kg car traveling at 15 m/s in 0.09 seconds, applying Newton's second law and the relationship between force, momentum, and time.

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  • Understanding of impulse and momentum concepts
  • Familiarity with Newton's second law of motion
  • Basic knowledge of physics equations and units
  • Ability to perform calculations involving mass, velocity, and time
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I need help in these two problems.


1. Fernando Jose hits a 0.05 kg golf ball, giving it a speed of 65 km/s. What impulse does he impact to the ball?


2. Automobile companies often test the safety of cars by putting them through crash test to observe the integrity of passenger's compartment. If a 1000-kg car is sent toward a cement wall with a speed of 15m/s and the impact stop the car in 0.09s, with what average force is it brought to a stop?
 
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Just fallow the link - impulse . You will find that impulse I = F*dt.
Newton's second law F = dp/dt (dp - is change in momentum p = mv) and dt is time in which momentum has changed.
Thats pretty much all you need to solve both problems.
 

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