What force gives me this impulse?

[Nightrider55]

Homework Statement

what value of Fmax gives an impulse of 5.6 N\s?

Picture of graph below

http://session.masteringphysics.com/problemAsset/1070437/6/09.EX05.jpg

Homework Equations

Jx=Integral from t initial to t final of Fx(t)dt

^px=Jx

The Attempt at a Solution

I started by setting 5.6 Ns equal to the integral of the area below the curve but I think I am missing a step. I don't fully understand how you would start a problem like this could someone help me to get on the right track, thanks.

 

[G01]

I think you are on the right track.

You started correctly by setting:

$$J_x=\int_{t_i}^{t_f}F_x(t)dt$$

HINT: Next, get the integral in terms of the area.