A 1000 kg car is initially traveling eastward at a speed of 20 meters per second. The
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A 1000 kg car is initially traveling eastward at a speed of 20 meters per second. The driver applies the brakes, and the car comes to a complete stop in 5 seconds.
a. Explain how momentum is related to the car's motion before and after braking.
b. Calculate the car's initial momentum and the force required to bring the car to a stop in 5 seconds.
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