What is the correct form of Newton’s second law of motion?

F = m (v_{2} - v_{1}) / (t_{2} - t_{1})

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F = m (p_{2} - p_{1}) / (t_{2} - t_{1})

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F = m (p_{2} + p_{1}) / (t_{2} - t_{1})

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F = m v

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Solution

The correct option is A $F = m (v_{2} - v_{1}) / (t_{2} - t_{1})$
Second law of motion - The rate of change of momentum (p) is proportional to the applied force, and the change of momentum occurs in the direction of the force.

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