AP Physics C: Mechanics
4.2 Change in Momentum and Impulse
A particle of mass \(m\) is initially at rest on a horizontal, frictionless surface at time \(t = 0\). Starting at \(t = 0\), a horizontal force \(F(t) = F_0 e^{-t/\tau}\) is applied to the particle, where \(F_0\) and \(\tau\) are positive constants.
Which choice correctly identifies the magnitude of the final momentum \(p_{\infty}\) of the particle as \(t \to \infty\) and the fraction of the total impulse delivered to the particle during the time interval \(0 \le t \le \tau\)?
| Choice | Final Momentum \(p_{\infty}\) | Fraction of Total Impulse (\(0 \le t \le \tau\)) |
|---|---|---|
| A | \(\dfrac{F_0}{\tau}\) | \(e^{-1}\) |
| B | \(\dfrac{F_0}{\tau}\) | \(1 - e^{-1}\) |
| C | \(F_0 \tau\) | \(e^{-1}\) |
| D | \(F_0 \tau\) | \(1 - e^{-1}\) |
Which choice correctly identifies the magnitude of the final momentum \(p_{\infty}\) of the particle as \(t \to \infty\) and the fraction of the total impulse delivered to the particle during the time interval \(0 \le t \le \tau\)?
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