According to Newton’s second law, force applied is proportional to:
A
momentum
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B
rate of change of momentum
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C
velocity
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D
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.