Physics

Problem

Two boys wearing roller skates stand facing each other on a smooth floor. Boy A has a mass of

40\,\text{kg}

and Boy B has a mass of

60\,\text{kg}

. During a short push, Boy A experiences a force of

30\,\text{N}

for

0.2\,\text{s}

. (i) What is the magnitude and direction of the force experienced by Boy B during the push? (ii) Calculate the change in momentum of Boy B produced by this force. a. (i) Force on Boy B b. (ii) Change in momentum of Boy B

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