A constatnt force F is applied on a body of mass m for time interval t because of this force the velocity of body chnges from Vi to V. Then the changes in momentum during the interval 𐤃t will be?

Correct answer: C. m(vf-vi)/Δ t

  • A. 1/2m( vf2 -vi2 )
  • B. Δt/ma
  • C. m(vf-vi)/Δ t
  • D. Mass

Explanation

According to Newton's 2nd law F=ma Putting a= vf-vi/∆t F= m(vf-vi)/∆t Solving this ahead F=mvf-mvi /∆t we know Momentum = mv So mvf = final momentum mvi = initial momentum mvf-mvi = change in momentum mvf-mvi /∆t = change in momentum in interval ∆t

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