Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

A ball of momentum $p$ hits a horizontal surface at an angle $\theta$ to the surface, as illustrated. It leaves the surface again with the same momentum magnitude, making an angle $\theta$ to the surface. The duration of contact between the ball and the surface is time $t$. What is the magnitude of the average resultant force acting on the ball during the collision?

  • Azero
  • B$\frac{2p}{t}$
  • C$\frac{2p\cos\theta}{t}$
  • D$\frac{2p\sin\theta}{t}$

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