Question

Identical forces act for the same length of time on two different masses. The change in momentum of the smaller mass is

Answer 1

Equal to change in momentum of larger mass.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

Two difference masses .

Force act on both masses for the same length of time.

We have to find the change in momentum of the smaller mass.

Let M and m are two masses

M>m

We know that

Change in momentum for large mass=
`F\Delta t`

Change in momentum for small mass=
`F\Delta t`

Because Force and length of time are same for both masses .

Hence, the change in momentum of smaller mass is equal to change in momentum of larger mass.