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What is the time rate of change of momentum called?


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  1. According to Newton's second law, the rate of change in momentum(p) of an object is equal to the force(F) applied.
  2. F=dpdt
  3. The unit of force is Newton(Kgms-2).

Therefore, the time rate of change of momentum is called force.


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