Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Momentum

Momentum — practice question

The diagram depicts a section of hose used by a firefighter. Water travelling at $6\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ enters the nozzle, while water travelling at $1\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ exits. Each second, $15\,\text{kg}$ of water passes through the hose. Which force is exerted on the hose by the water?

  • A$15\,\text{N}$
  • B$75\,\text{N}$
  • C$90\,\text{N}$
  • D$105\,\text{N}$

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