An impulsive force of 100 N acts on a body for 1 second. What is the change in its linear momentum?
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Answer without units.
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Change in momentum is equal to force times change in time:
Δ p = F ⋅ Δ t = 1 0 0 N ⋅ 1 s = 1 0 0 kg ⋅ m/s