NEET Physics Impulse & Momentum Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The impulse experienced by a body is equal to the change in its momentum.
Reason (R): Impulsive force acts for a short duration but causes a significant change in momentum.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, impulse is defined as the change in momentum caused by an impulsive force, which is large and acts for a short time, producing a significant change in momentum.
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