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Grade 12Mechanics

the position X time T graph for a particle of mass 1 kg moving along x-axis is shown in the figure find impulse on a particle at t is equal to 4 second

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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8 Years ago

Impulse = Pf - Pi         (where P = momentum = mv)
P= m*(d/t) = 1*(20/4) = 5 kg m/s
P= m*(d/t) = 1*(-20/4) = -5 kg m/s

I = Pf - Pi = -5 -5 = -10 kg m/s