Classical Mechanics - Impulse

The figure shows a plot of the time dependent force F_x(t) acting on a particle in motion along the x-axis. What is the total impulse delivered to the particle?

A. 0
B. 1 kg m/s
C. 2 kg m/s
D. 3 kg m/s
E. 4 kg m/s

(GR0177 #54)

Solution:

Impulse: I = ∆p = F ∆t
Area =  ½(2)(2) = 2 kg m/s

Answer: C