A body of mass 5kg movimg with a velocity of 30ms -1 due east is...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2009

A body of mass 5kg movimg with a velocity of 30ms-1 due east is suddenly hit by another body and changes its velocity to 50ms-1 in the same direction. Calculate the magnitude of the impulse received.

  • A. 100Ns
  • B. 150Ns
  • C. 250Ns
  • D. 400Ns

Correct Answer: A. 100Ns

Explanation

I = Ft = m(v - u)

= 5(50 - 30) = 100



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