A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 2 kg for 1 s. Change in momentum is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 2 kg for 1 s. Change in momentum is
A. 2 kg m/s
B. 10 kg m/s
C. 5 kg m/s
D. 20 kg m/s
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Impulse = F t = 10 N s = change in momentum.

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