You can use the impulse momentum theorem and just subtract the two momenta.
P1 - P2 = (16-1.2)(11.5e4)=1702000Ns
If you first worked out the force and integrated it over time the result is the same
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a)
for the puck :
F = force applied in the direction of pull
N = normal force on the puck in upward direction by the surface of table
W = weight of the puck in down direction due to force of gravity
b)
along the vertical direction , normal force balance the weight of the puck , hence the net force is same as the force of pull F .
so F = ma where m = mass of puck , a = acceleration
Fnet = F
c)
since the net force acts in the direction of force of pull F , hence the puck accelerates in the same direction .