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According to Newton’s second law, force applied is proportional to:

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momentum
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rate of change of momentum
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velocity
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inertia
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Solution

The correct option is B rate of change of momentum
Newton's second law of motion states that: "The rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to the force applied".
This change in momentum always acts in the direction of applied force.

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