A bobsled has a momentum of 3000 kgm/s to the east. After the rider gives it a push, its momentum increases to 5500 kgm/s to the east. What impulse is applied to the bobsled?

A. 8500 kgm/s east
B. 2500 kgm/s east
C. 2500 kgm/s west
D. 8500 kgm/s west

Question

A bobsled has a momentum of 3000 kgm/s to the east. After the rider gives it a push, its momentum increases to 5500 kgm/s to the east. What impulse is applied to the bobsled?

 		A.	8500 kgm/s east
 		B.	2500 kgm/s east
 		C.	2500 kgm/s west
 		D.	8500 kgm/s west

anonymous · Answer

i think it's B. 
is that correct? @LastDayWork

lastdaywork · Answer

Absolutely!