Impulse and Momentum for Systems of Particles - Conceptual Example 10.1-2

 

A large force in the x-direction is applied to the system of particles shown over a small interval of time. Following the removal of the force, how do you expect the system to move?

 

 

Translate up (pos y) and to the right (pos x) without rotating.
Translate to the right (pos x) without rotating.
Translate up (pos y) and to the right (pos x) while rotating counterclockwise.
Translate to the right (pos x) while rotating counterclockwise.