NEET2014PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionActual
The force ‘ F ' acting on a particle of mass ‘ m ' is indicated by the force-time graph shown below. The change in momentum of the particle over the time interval from zero to 8   s is:
Options
- A24 N s
- B20 N s
- C12 N s
- D6 N s
Correct answer
C. 12 N s
Step-by-step solution
As we know that:- Area under force-time graph gives as momentum ∆ P = ar of given curve ∆ P = 1 2 × b × h   +   l 1 × b 1   +   l 2 × b 2 ∆ P = 1 2 2 6 - 3 2 + 4 2 3 = 6 - 6 + 12 = 12