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Laws of Motion and Friction: Impulse MCQ

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ImpulseMediumQuestion 30217

Question

Impulse is defined as:
  1. A
    Force × distance
  2. B
    Force × time
    Correct
  3. C
    Mass × velocity
  4. D
    Mass × acceleration

Correct answer

Force × time

Explanation

Impulse J = F × Δt. By the impulse-momentum theorem, J = Δp (change in momentum).