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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 7

9702Momentum and Newton’s laws of motion

Water is pumped through a hose-pipe at a rate of 90 kg per minute. Water emerges horizontally from the hose-pipe with a speed of 20 m s⁻¹. What is the minimum force required from a person holding the hose-pipe to prevent it moving backwards?

  1. A30 N
  2. B270 N
  3. C1800 N
  4. D108 000 N

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Correct answer: A. 30 N

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