Physics students are studying momentum. Using a 3-kg box, they record the applied force at several equally spaced positions as the box is pushed from rest across a horizontal surface. The students create the graph shown below with force on the y-axis in newtons (N) and position on the x-axis in meters (m). Friction between the box and the surface is negligible. 12 6 Force(N) 0 0 Position (m) 6 According to the data, the change in momentum of the box is most nearly 3 kg. m/s 14 kg - m/s 21 kg. m/s 72 kg - m/s

Physics students are studying momentum. Using a 3-kg box, they record the applied force at several equally spaced positions as the box is pushed from rest across a horizontal surface. The students create the graph shown below with force on the y-axis in newtons (N) and position on the x-axis in meters (m). Friction between the box and the surface is negligible. 12 6 Force(N) 0 0 Position (m) 6 According to the data, the change in momentum of the box is most nearly 3 kg. m/s 14 kg - m/s 21 kg. m/s 72 kg - m/s

University Physics Volume 1

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter5: Newton's Law Of Motion

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