A 024 Kg Blob of Clay Is Thrown at a Wall

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 0.24 kg blob of clay is thrown at a wall with an initial horizontal velocity of $16 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ If the clay comes to a stop in $91 \mathrm {~ms} \text {, }$ what is the average horizontal force on the clay due to the wall?

• A)42 N
• B)26 N
• C)35 N
• D)51 N

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