A volleyball player’s hand applies a 39 N force while in contact with a volleyball for 2 seconds. What is the impulse on the ball?

Impulse equals force multiplied by the time the force acts: J = F × Δt. Here, J = 39 N × 2 s = 78 N•s, so the impulse is 78 N•s (choice D).

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