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Newton–second is the unit of

A

Velocity

B

Angular momentum

C

Momentum

D

Energy

Step-by-Step Solution

Newton-second (NsN \cdot s) is the unit derived from the product of Force and Time.

  1. Definition: From Newton's Second Law, Force is the rate of change of momentum (F=ΔpΔtF = \frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t}). Rearranging this gives Δp=F×Δt\Delta p = F \times \Delta t.
  2. Impulse: The quantity Force ×\times Time is known as Impulse, which is equal to the change in momentum.
  3. Dimensional Analysis:
  • Newton (NN): Unit of Force [MLT2][MLT^{-2}].
  • Second (ss): Unit of Time [T][T].
  • Newton-second (NsN \cdot s): [MLT2]×[T]=[MLT1][MLT^{-2}] \times [T] = [MLT^{-1}].
  1. Verification: This matches the dimensions of Momentum (p=mvp = mv), where Mass (kgkg) ×\times Velocity (m/sm/s) gives [M][LT1]=[MLT1][M][LT^{-1}] = [MLT^{-1}].
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