In attempting to pull a 1500-kg car out of a ditch, Arnold exerts a force of 300 N for three seconds, Bob exerts a force of 500 N for two seconds, and Cecil exerts a force of 200 N for four seconds. The car does not move at all. Who provided the greatest impulse

Bob provided the greatest impulse.

Explanation:

Given:

Arnold exerts force = 300 N for 3 seconds

Bob exerts force = 500 N for 2 seconds

Cecil exerts force = 200 N for 4 seconds.

Find:

Highest impulse

Computation:

Impulse = Force × TIme

Arnold provides impulse = 300 N × 3 seconds = 900 N/s

Bob provides impulse = 500 N × 2 seconds = 1,000 N/s

Cecil provides impulse = 200 N × 4 seconds = 800 N/s

Therefore, Bob provided the greatest impulse.