a.) impulse= 60kg x (18.4-0)= 1104 kg/s
B.) avg force= impulse/time
1104/0.6= 1840 N
A 60-kg front seat passenger is moving in a car initially with a speed of 18.4 m/s is brought to rest by an airbag in 0.6 sec.
(a) What is the impulse acting on the passenger?
(b) What is the average force acting on the passenger in this process?
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