Calculate the change in momentum of a 0.5 kg ball that strikes the floor at 15 m/s and bounces back up at 12 m/s.

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### Momentum and Impulse

Momentum \((p)\) and impulse \((J)\) are important concepts in physics, especially in the context of collisions and interactions between objects.

#### Equations

1. **Momentum Equation:**
   \[
   p = mv
   \]
   - \(p\) = momentum
   - \(m\) = mass
   - \(v\) = velocity

2. **Impulse Equation:**
   \[
   J = Ft
   \]
   - \(J\) = impulse
   - \(F\) = force
   - \(t\) = time

3. **Alternate Form of Impulse Equation:**
   \[
   Ft = m \Delta v
   \]
   - \( \Delta v \) = change in velocity

#### Example Problem

Calculate the change in momentum of a 0.5 kg ball that strikes the floor at 15 m/s and bounces back up at 12 m/s.

### Solution

1. **Identify Initial and Final Velocities:**
   - Initial velocity \( v_i = 15 \, \text{m/s} \) (downward, so it can be considered negative if upward is positive)
   - Final velocity \( v_f = 12 \, \text{m/s} \) (upward, positive direction)

2. **Calculate the Change in Velocity:**
   \[
   \Delta v = v_f - v_i
   \]
   Since the ball changes direction, we should consider the direction as well:
   \[
   \Delta v = 12 \, \text{m/s} - (-15 \, \text{m/s}) = 12 \, \text{m/s} + 15 \, \text{m/s} = 27 \, \text{m/s}
   \]

3. **Calculate the Change in Momentum:**
   \[
   \Delta p = m \Delta v
   \]
   Given \( m = 0.5 \, \text{kg} \):
   \[
   \Delta p = 0.5 \, \text{kg} \times 27 \, \text{m/s} = 13.5 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s}
   \]

So, the change in momentum of the ball is \( 13
Transcribed Image Text:### Momentum and Impulse Momentum \((p)\) and impulse \((J)\) are important concepts in physics, especially in the context of collisions and interactions between objects. #### Equations 1. **Momentum Equation:** \[ p = mv \] - \(p\) = momentum - \(m\) = mass - \(v\) = velocity 2. **Impulse Equation:** \[ J = Ft \] - \(J\) = impulse - \(F\) = force - \(t\) = time 3. **Alternate Form of Impulse Equation:** \[ Ft = m \Delta v \] - \( \Delta v \) = change in velocity #### Example Problem Calculate the change in momentum of a 0.5 kg ball that strikes the floor at 15 m/s and bounces back up at 12 m/s. ### Solution 1. **Identify Initial and Final Velocities:** - Initial velocity \( v_i = 15 \, \text{m/s} \) (downward, so it can be considered negative if upward is positive) - Final velocity \( v_f = 12 \, \text{m/s} \) (upward, positive direction) 2. **Calculate the Change in Velocity:** \[ \Delta v = v_f - v_i \] Since the ball changes direction, we should consider the direction as well: \[ \Delta v = 12 \, \text{m/s} - (-15 \, \text{m/s}) = 12 \, \text{m/s} + 15 \, \text{m/s} = 27 \, \text{m/s} \] 3. **Calculate the Change in Momentum:** \[ \Delta p = m \Delta v \] Given \( m = 0.5 \, \text{kg} \): \[ \Delta p = 0.5 \, \text{kg} \times 27 \, \text{m/s} = 13.5 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \] So, the change in momentum of the ball is \( 13
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