A box resting on a frictionless surface is pushed eastward by a constant horizontal…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Linear Momentum · Linear Momentum

Problem

A 4.0 kg4.0\,\text{kg} box resting on a frictionless surface is pushed eastward by a constant horizontal force of 12 N12\,\text{N} for 0.30 s0.30\,\text{s}. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the box's change in linear momentum.

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