The position (x)-time (t) graph for a particle of mass 1 kg moving x- axis is shown in figure. Find impulse on particle at t=4s.
A
- 20 Kg m/s
B
- 30 Kg m/s
C
- 10 Kg m/s
D
- 40 Kg m/s
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Correct option is C)
Velocity before t=4second is slope of x−t graph which is Δx/Δt=(x2−x1)/(t2−t1)(20−0)/(4−0)=5m/s
Velocity after t=4second is slope after t=4second which is (0−20)/(8−4)=−5m/s
Change in velocity=−5−(5)=−10m/s so change in momentum will be mass multiplied by change in velocity, i.e. 1×(−10)=−10Kgm/s which is also called impulse.