The rate of change of momentum for a freely falling object is always:
Correct answer: A. = mg
- A. = mg
- B. > mg
- C. < mg
- D. Zero
Explanation
The correct answer is that the rate of change of momentum for a freely falling object is always equal to its weight, mg. This is due to the fact that the only force acting on the object is gravity, which provides an acceleration g with mass m, resulting in a force of mg. Option A is correct because it accurately represents this scenario.Options B and C are incorrect because the rate of change of momentum cannot exceed or be less than mg in free fall, as no other forces are acting. Option D is also incorrect because the rate of change of momentum is not zero due to the continuous gravitational influence.
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