As a result of a glancing collision with the surface of the sphere (see Figure), the velocity of a small ball (mass m = 139 g, shown in green) changes from V0 = 7.0 m/s directed rightward to VF = 5.0 m/s directed 53.1∘ above the horizontal. The ball was in contact with the sphere for a time 0.20 s. [20 pts] What is the magnitude of the change in momentum of the ball?

As a result of a glancing collision with the surface of the sphere (see Figure), the velocity of a small ball (mass m = 139 g, shown in green) changes from V0 = 7.0 m/s directed rightward to VF = 5.0 m/s directed 53.1∘ above the horizontal. The ball was in contact with the sphere for a time 0.20 s. [20 pts] What is the magnitude of the change in momentum of the ball?

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As a result of a glancing collision with the surface of the sphere (see Figure), the velocity of a small ball (mass m = 139 g , shown in green) changes from V 0 = 7.0 m / s directed rightward to V F = 5.0 m / s directed 53.1 above the horizontal. The ball was in contact with the sphere for a time 0.20 s .
  1. [20 pts] What is the magnitude of the change in momentum of the ball?

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