The linear momentum $\rho$ of a body moving in one dimension varies with time according to the equation $\rho = a + bt^{2}$ where $a$ and $b$ are positive constants. The net force acting on the body is

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(d) $F = \frac{dp}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}\left( a + bt^{2} ight) = 2bt\ 	herefore F \propto t$

Q. The linear momentum $\rho$ of a body moving in one dimension varies with time according to the equation $\rho = a + bt^{2}$ where $a$ and $b$ are positive constants. The net force acting on the body is

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