A cart is moving due east at

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A 1 kg1\,\text{kg} cart is moving due east at 4 m s−14\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}. After 0.20 s0.20\,\text{s}, it is found to be moving due west at 2 m s−12\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}. Determine the magnitude and direction of the average force that acted on the cart during this interval.

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