Answer:Same magnitude
Explanation:
When ball is dropped from shoulder height h then velocity at the bottom is given by
if it makes elastic collision then it will acquire the same velocity and riser up to the same height
If m is the mass of ball then impulse imparted is given by
Thus impulse imparted by gravity and Floor will have same magnitude of impulse but direction will be opposite to each other.
Answer:
Surely Achilles will catch the Tortoise, in 400 seconds
Explanation:
The problem itself reduces the interval of time many times, almost reaching zero. However, if we assume the interval constant, then it is clear that in two hours Achilles already has surpassed the Tortoise (20 miles while the Tortoise only 3).
To calculate the time, we use kinematic expression for constant speed:
The moment that Achilles catch the tortoise is found by setting the same final position for both (and same time as well, since both start at the same time):