The change in momentum of a body is 2.5kgms−1 due to an impulse. How much is the force acted on it if the duration of the force acting is 0.2s ?
A
5 N
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B
1.25 N
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C
12.5 N
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D
25 N
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Solution
The correct option is C 12.5 N Given that, change in momentum,△(mv)=2.5kgms−1
Duration of the force acting, t=0.2sec
We know that:
Impulse =Change in momentum =F×t △(mv)=F×t F=△(mv)t=2.50.2 ⇒F=12.5N