Answer:
A. Fx = -7913.08 N
B. Fy = 3022.84 N
Explanation:
By conservation of the linear momentum:
ΔP = m*(Vf - Vo) = F*Δt
where:
m = 0.145 kg
Vf = [-60*cos(40°), 60*sin(40°)] m/s
Vo = [55, 0] m/s
F = [Fx, Fy]
Δt = 0.00185 s
With these values we can solve for F on both axis.
On the x-axis:
[tex]Fx = m*(Vfx - Vox)/\Delta t = 0.145*(-45.96 - 55)/0.00185 = -7913.08 N[/tex]
On the y-axis:
[tex]Fy = m*(Vfy - Voy)/\Delta t = 0.145*(38.57 - 0)/0.00185 = 3022.84 N[/tex]