The impulse given to the ball is equal to the change in its momentum:
J = ∆p = (0.50 kg) (5.6 m/s - 0) = 2.8 kg•m/s
This is also equal to the product of the average force and the time interval ∆t :
J = F(ave) ∆t
so that if F(ave) = 200 N, then
∆t = J / F(ave) = (2.8 kg•m/s) / (200 N) = 0.014 s
The balloon was 30.65 meters above ground.
ANSWER: A
The gas would also decrease in size since the container lost gas to decrease the size of the container.
