A ball experiences the same change in momentum in two different catches

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Linear Momentum · Linear Momentum

Problem

A ball experiences the same change in momentum in two different catches. In the first catch the ball is stopped in

0.03\,\text{s}

and in the second catch it is stopped in

0.06\,\text{s}

. What is the ratio

F_2/F_1

of the average force in the second catch to that in the first? (a)

1.0

(b)

2.0

(c)

0.50

(d)

0.25