6. an average net force caused an 11.0 kg object to accelerate uniformly from rest. if this object travels…

6. an average net force caused an 11.0 kg object to accelerate uniformly from rest. if this object travels 26.3 m west in 3.20 s, what is the change in momentum of the object?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Find the acceleration
Use the kinematic equation (x = v_0t+\frac{1}{2}at^{2}). Since (v_0 = 0) (starts from rest), the equation simplifies to (x=\frac{1}{2}at^{2}). We can solve for (a): (a=\frac{2x}{t^{2}}) Substitute (x = 26.3\space m) and (t = 3.20\space s) (a=\frac{2\times26.3}{3.20^{2}}=\frac{52.6}{10.24}\approx5.14\space m/s^{2})
Step2: Find the final velocity
Use the kinematic equation (v = v_0+at). Since (v_0 = 0), (v=at) Substitute (a = 5.14\space m/s^{2}) and (t = 3.20\space s) (v=5.14\times3.20 = 16.45\space m/s)
Step3: Calculate the change in momentum
The initial momentum (p_i=mv_0 = 0) (since (v_0 = 0)). The final momentum (p_f=mv) The change in momentum (\Delta p=p_f - p_i=mv) Substitute (m = 11.0\space kg) and (v = 16.45\space m/s) (\Delta p=11.0\times16.45 = 181\space kg\cdot m/s) west
Answer:
(181\space kg\cdot m/s) west