Physics Force & Motion SZABMU 2024
PMDC Verified Question 4 of 137
The rate of change of linear momentum is equal to ____
A
Force
B
Impulse
C
Torque
D
Velocity
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Force
Concept:

Newton's Second Law verbatim.

Solution:

  • According to Newton, the applied net external force strictly equals the time rate of change of linear momentum (\( F = \frac{dP}{dt} \)).


Why other options are incorrect:

Impulse is the change in momentum, not the rate of change. Torque is the rotational equivalent of force.

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