College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 6 - Linear Momentum and Collisions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 216: 19

Answer

15 m/s.

Work Step by Step

Impulse= Change in momentum=$mv_{f}-mv_{i}$ Initial horizontal speed $v_{i}=0$ Therefore, Impulse= $mv_{f}-m\times0=mv_{f}$ Or $v_{f}= \frac{I}{m}=\frac{3.0\,Ns}{0.20\,kg}=15\,m/s$
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