Answer
The smaller force could act for a longer time and have the same effect.
Work Step by Step
According to equation 8.7, a net force of 2 N acting for 0.50 s provides the same impulse as a net force of 4 N acting for 0.25 s.
University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
by Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321973615
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-361-0
Chapter 8 - Momentum, Impulse, and Collision - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 263: Q8.15
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