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Center of Mass, Momentum and Collision: JEE — Momentum Direction MCQ

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JEE — Momentum DirectionMediumQuestion 30566

Question

A body moving in the +x direction receives an impulse in the −x direction. The body:
  1. A
    Immediately stops
  2. B
    Slows down or stops or reverses depending on impulse magnitude
    Correct
  3. C
    Speeds up
  4. D
    Changes direction to +y

Correct answer

Slows down or stops or reverses depending on impulse magnitude

Explanation

The impulse reduces the momentum. If impulse magnitude < initial momentum, body slows. If equal, it stops. If greater, it reverses direction.

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