Question

Calculate the change from before to after a collision if before = 0.177 and after = 0.153.

a. 0.024
b. 0.024 (negative)
c. 0.330
d. 0.330 (negative)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option B - 0.024 (negative).The change in momentum can be calculated by subtracting the initial momentum from the final momentum.

Step-by-step explanation:

The change in momentum of a system can be calculated by subtracting the initial momentum from the final momentum. In this case, the change in momentum can be found by subtracting the initial momentum (before) from the final momentum (after).

Given the values before the collision as 0.177 and after the collision as 0.153, we perform the following calculation: 0.153 - 0.177, which equals -0.024. Therefore, the change in momentum is 0.024 (negative), indicating that the total momentum decreased after the collision.