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An object of mass 10 kg moves at a constant speed of 10 ms−1. A constant force that acts for 4 s on the object gives it a speed of 2 ms−1 in the opposite direction. The magnitude of force acting on the object is (Take the direction of initial velocity as positive)

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3 N
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30 N
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300 N
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0.3 N
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Solution

The correct option is B 30 N
Taking the direction of intial velocity as positive,
m=10 kg; u=10 m/s; v=2 m/s

Using Newton's 2nd law,
F=ma
F=m(vu)t=10(210)4=30 N

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