Answer:
1470kgm/s
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Mass of the rock = 50kg
Time taken for the free fall = 3s
Unknown:
Change in momentum = ?
Solution:
The change in momentum will be difference between the ending momentum and finishing momentum.
Momentum is the product of mass and velocity
Momentum = mass x velocity
Initial momentum = 0, the velocity is 0
Final momentum = mass x final velocity
let us find the final velocity;
V = U + gt
V is the final velocity
U is the initial velocity
g is the acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s²
t is the time
V = 0 + 9.8x3 = 29.4m/s
So;
Change in momentum = 50 x 29,4 = 1470kgm/s
