A body of mass 100g moving with a velocity of 10.0ms-1 collides with a wall. If after collision, it moves with a velocity of 2.0ms-1 in the opposite direction, calculate the change in momentum.
A
0.8Ns
B
1.2Ns
C
12.0Ns
D
80.0Ns
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Initial momentum = 0.1 x 10 = 1Ns
final velocity = -2ms-1
Final momentum = -2 x 0.1 = -0.2Ns
Change in momentum = -0.2 - 1 = -1.2Ns
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