A body of mass undergoes a change in speed from to . The momentum :
decreases by
Explanation for the correct option
(B): decreases by
Step 1: Given data
u = , v = , m =
Step 2: Finding momentum
Formula:
Change in momentum Δp = m ( v- u )
where,
u = Initial speed of the body
v = Final speed of the body
Δp = Change in momentum
m = mass of the body
Now, put the following value in the formula
Δp =
=
Hence when A body of mass undergoes a change in speed from to . The momentum of the body decreases by . Hence option (b) is correct.