Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 249: 24b

Answer

4760 N-s

Work Step by Step

To find the impulse, we can use the equation Impulse = $m\Delta v$ where his mass is 85kg and the change in his velocity is (56 m/s - 0 m/s) = 56 m/s. Therefore, his impulse was 4760 N-s
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