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Question 1
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A stationary box is suddenly pushed with a net external force. What happens to the box's momentum?

Question 2
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A 2 kg object's momentum changes at a rate of 6 kg⋅m/s². What is the net force acting on the object?

Question 3
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A constant force of 10 N is applied to an object for 5 seconds. What is the impulse delivered to the object?

Question 4
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A force acting on an object is described by the function F(t)=3t2F(t) = 3t^2F(t)=3t2 N, where ttt is in seconds. What is the impulse delivered to the object between t=0t = 0t=0 s and t=2t = 2t=2 s?

Question 5
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A complex, non-constant force acts on an object. To determine the impulse delivered, which method is most appropriate?

Question 6
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A net force acts on an object in the negative x-direction. In which direction does the impulse point?

Question 7
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A force-time graph shows a rectangle with a height of 5 N and a width of 4 s. What is the impulse delivered?

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Question 8
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A force-time graph shows a complex curve. To find the impulse, which method is most accurate?

Question 9
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

The slope of a momentum-time graph at a given point represents what?

Question 10
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A momentum-time graph has a varying slope. What does this indicate about the net force?