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Question: A mass m with velocity u strikes a wall normally returns with the same speed. The change in momentum...

A mass m with velocity u strikes a wall normally returns with the same speed. The change in momentum is

A

– mu

B

mu

C

Zero

D

– 2mu

Answer

– 2mu

Explanation

Solution

∆p = pf – pi = mu(mu) – 2mu