Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

Which statement gives the definition of force?

  • AWhen a force acts on a body that is free to move, the force is the product of the mass of the body and its acceleration.
  • BWhen a force acts on a body that is free to move, the force is the rate of change of momentum of the body.
  • CWhen a force acts on a body that is free to move, the force is the work done by the force divided by the distance moved by the body.
  • DWhen a force acts on a lever and causes a moment, the force is the moment divided by the perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot.

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