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An athlete exerts a force over 0.2 s to accelerate a 0.5 kg ball from rest to 20 m/s. Impulse is:

10 N·s. J = Δp = m Δv = 0.5×20 = 10 N·s.

Short Answer

10 N·s is the best answer.

This concept lives inside the mechanics toolkit: forces, motion, energy, momentum, and rotation. The safest way to solve it is to name the governing law first, then connect the variables in units you trust.

J = Δp = m Δv = 0.5×20 = 10 N·s.

Why This Answer Is Correct

This is a Medium-level question in Classical Mechanics. The prompt is really testing whether you can connect the concept to its defining physical relationship instead of picking a nearby-but-wrong term.

Mechanics questions usually become easier once you identify whether the problem is about force balance, kinematics, energy, or conservation.

Choices At A Glance

  • A. 10 N·s
  • B. 4 N·s
  • C. 100 N·s
  • D. 0.1 N·s

When similar options appear on an exam, eliminate the ones that break the core law, use the wrong units, or confuse a definition with a consequence.

Topic Snapshot

Topic: Classical Mechanics

Difficulty: Medium

Best next move: Re-state the governing law in your own words, then solve one more example from the same topic before moving on.