Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 249: 334a

Answer

The magnitude of the impulse on the lizard is $~~0.0045~kg~m/s$

Work Step by Step

We can find the momentum of one foot just before each slap: $p = m~v$ $p = (0.0030~kg)(1.50~m/s)$ $p = 0.0045~kg~m/s$ The magnitude of the impulse on the lizard must be equal in magnitude to the initial momentum of the foot. The magnitude of the impulse on the lizard is $~~0.0045~kg~m/s$
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