The figure represents the momentum-time (p-t) curve for a particle moving along an axis under the influence of force. Identify the regions on the graph where the magnitude of the force is maximum and minimum respectively, if (t₃ - t₂) < t₁. Image
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The figure represents the momentum-time (p-t) curve for a particle moving along an axis under the influence of force. Identify the regions on the graph where the magnitude of the force is maximum and minimum respectively, if (t₃ - t₂) < t₁. Image

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G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Force magnitude is |dp/dt|, equal to the magnitude of slope of the p–t graph. Region c has the steepest slope, hence maximum force. Region b has the smallest slope, hence minimum force. Therefore c and b.

The figure represents the momentum-time (p-t) curve for a particle moving along an axis under the influence of force. Identify the regions on the graph where the magnitude of the force is maximum and minimum respectively, if (t₃ − t₂) < t₁. Image