Question: A car of mass 1000 kg comes to a stop from a speed of 20 m/s. What is the impulse experienced by the car?
Options:
Correct Answer: 20000 Ns
Solution:
Impulse (J) = change in momentum = mass (m) × change in velocity (Δv) = 1000 kg × (0 - 20 m/s) = -20000 Ns.