A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/12/O/N/24

Explanation
Impulse-momentum theorem Steps:
- Initial momentum of ball: kg m/s (towards wall).
- Final momentum of ball: kg m/s (away from wall).
- Change in momentum: kg m/s.
- Average force on wall: magnitude of N (action-reaction pair).
Why D is correct:
- It matches the impulse-momentum theorem, where impulse on wall equals magnitude of ball's momentum change divided by collision time.
Why the others are wrong:
- A ignores momentum change, underestimating force.
- B uses incorrect partial velocity difference, like N adjusted wrongly.
- C assumes ball stops ( kg m/s), giving N, forgetting rebound adds to change.
Final answer: D
Topic: Momentum and Newton's laws of motion
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