NEETPhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and Collision
Figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) show variation of force with time. The impulse is highest in figure.
Options
- AFig (c)
- BFig (b)
- CFig (a)
- DFig (d)
Correct answer
B. Fig (b)
Step-by-step solution
As we know, impulse is the area under the curve of the force vs. time graph. So, analysing each figure area under curve. a A 1 = 1 2 × 1 . 0 × 0 . 5 = 1 4 N ‐ s b A 2 = 0 . 5 × 2 = 1 N ‐ s c A 3 = 1 2 × 1 × 0 . 75 = 3 8 N ‐ s d A 4 = 1 2 × 2 × 0 . 5 = 1 2 N ‐ s From above calculations, area under curve in figure (b) is maximum. Thus, fig (b) impulse is highest.