Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A ball moves towards a wall at and bounces straight back at . Take towards the wall as positive.
Momentum , in kg m/s, with a direction. Force change of momentum time, so the same change spread over a longer time needs a smaller force.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. (a) .
Step 2. (b) .
Step 3. (c) , pointing away from the wall.
Answer: ; ; , away from the wall.
Watch out. would forget that the direction reversed.
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