Finding Max Force Acting on a Moving Body Mass: A Challenge

In summary, the speed of a 1.6 kg body moving in a straight line was measured five times at two second intervals, with values of 7.00, 7.77, 8.89, 9.80, and 10.50 (m/s). The maximum value of the force acting on the body cannot be determined by finding the average acceleration or change in momentum.
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kopinator
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The speed of a body mass m = 1.6 kg moving in a straight line varies smoothly. It is measured five times, at two second intervals. The values are 7.00, 7.77, 8.89, 9.80, and 10.50 (m/s). What is the maximum value of the force acting on the body?

I tried taking the average acceleration of the whole system and plugging it into F=ma but that didn't work. Then I tried finding the change in momentum but still unsuccessful.
 
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h kopinator! :smile:
kopinator said:
What is the maximum value of the force acting on the body?

I tried taking the average acceleration of the whole system

why would the average be the maximum? :wink:
 

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1. What is the purpose of "Finding Max Force Acting on a Moving Body Mass: A Challenge"?

The purpose of this challenge is to determine the maximum force acting on a moving body mass, which is an important factor in understanding the motion and dynamics of objects.

2. What are the key factors that affect the maximum force acting on a moving body mass?

The key factors that affect the maximum force acting on a moving body mass include the mass of the object, the speed at which it is moving, and the forces acting upon it (such as gravity, friction, and air resistance).

3. How do scientists calculate the maximum force acting on a moving body mass?

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