Impulse from a 15 N force applied for 0.40 s

Solution

Physics · Easy

Assumptions: the force is constant during the contact time.
Use J = F Delta t.
J = (15 N)(0.40 s)
J = 6.0 N*s
The impulse is 6.0 N*s, equivalent to 6.0 kg*m/s.

Result

6.0 N*s