Answer:
F = 10.8N
Explanation:
Given the mass m = 0.4kg, v1 = 25m/s, v2 = 12m/s and t =0.5s
From Newtown's second law of motion the average force can be found. This law states that the product of the force experienced by a body and the time t of the force acting on the body is equal to the change in momentum of the body. Mathematically it can be stated as follows
FĂt = m(v2 â v1)
F = m(v2 â v1)/t = 0.4(25 â 12)/0.5 = 10.8N