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

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

A $0.10\,\text{kg}$ ball is propelled towards a vertical bat that is stationary. The ball strikes the bat with a horizontal velocity of $20\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. It then rebounds and departs from the bat with a horizontal velocity of $15\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the change in momentum of the ball?

  • A$0.20\,\text{N s}$
  • B$0.50\,\text{N s}$
  • C$1.5\,\text{N s}$
  • D$3.5\,\text{N s}$

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