Physics
Figure shows the velocity-time graph of a particle of mass 100 g moving in a straight line. Calculate the force acting on the particle.

(Hint — acceleration = slope of v-t graph)
Laws of Motion
41 Likes
Answer
As we know,
Force (f) = mass (m) x acceleration (a)
Given,
m = 100 g
Converting g to kg,
1000 g = 1 kg
100 g = () x 100 kg
100 g = 0.1 Kg
Hence, m = 0.1 Kg
As,
acceleration = slope of v-t graph =
=
Hence, a = 4 m s-2
Substituting the values in the formula above we get,
Hence, force acting on the particle = 0.4 N
Answered By
28 Likes
Related Questions
A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 2 kg for 3 s, initially at rest. Calculate: (i) the velocity acquired by the body, and (ii) change in momentum of the body.
A force acts for 10 s on a stationary body of mass 100 kg after which the force ceases to act. The body moves through a distance of 100 m in the next 5 s. Calculate (i) the velocity acquired by the body, (ii) the acceleration produced by the force, and (iii) the magnitude of the force.
A force causes an acceleration of 10 m s-2 in a body of mass 500 g. What acceleration will be caused by the same force in a body of mass 5 kg ?
A cricket ball of mass 150 g moving at a speed of 25 m s-1 is brought to rest by a player in 0.03 s. Find the average force applied by the player.