Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Momentum

Momentum — practice question

A cricket ball is moving horizontally through the air at a speed of 25 m/s. Its mass is 0.14 kg. A player catches the ball, and it then comes to rest.

(a)[2]

Calculate the ball's change in momentum during the catch.

(b)[3]

Calculate the horizontal force that her hands exert to stop the ball.

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