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

Answer:

Equal to change in momentum of larger mass.

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.