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Force of 5N acts on a body of 5kg for 5 sec then the rate of change in momentum is

Correct answer: B. 50 N

  • A. 25 N
  • B. 50 N
  • C. 5 N
  • D. 125 N

Explanation

The rate of change of momentum is given by the formula Force×TimeForce×Time. Here, the force is 5N, and the time is 5 seconds. So, Force×Time=5N×5s=25Ns.Momentum is a vector quantity, and the rate of change of momentum is also a vector quantity. The correct unit for rate of change of momentum is Ns (Newton-second) or kg m/s.

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