A constant force of 5N acts for a 5 seconds on a mass of 5kg initially at rest. Calculate the final momentum
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Impulse = momentum
Impulse = Force (f) × time (t)
Momentum = mass (m) × velocity (v)
∴ Ft = Final momentum - initial momentum
FT = mv - mu
Since it is initially at rest u = 0
∴ 5 × 5 = mv − m(0)
25 = mv
∴ Final momentum = 25kgms\(^{-1}\)
Impulse = momentum
Impulse = Force (f) × time (t)
Momentum = mass (m) × velocity (v)
∴ Ft = Final momentum - initial momentum
FT = mv - mu
Since it is initially at rest u = 0
∴ 5 × 5 = mv − m(0)
25 = mv
∴ Final momentum = 25kgms\(^{-1}\)