Find velocity using Force -time graph

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The discussion focuses on calculating the velocity of a body at t=150ms using a force-time graph, given its mass of 200g and an initial velocity of 15m/s at t=75ms. The key equation used is F = m Δv/Δt, which relates force to the change in momentum. The area under the force-time graph from 75ms to 150ms is calculated to determine the change in momentum, leading to the conclusion that the velocity at t=150ms is 8.75 m/s, which does not match any of the provided answer choices.

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Homework Statement


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The variation of the force F with the time t acting on a body of mass 200g is as shown in the graph below
Given that the velocity of the body at t=75ms is 15m/s . What is the velocity of the body at t=150ms
A.15m/s
B.30m/s
C.35m/s
D.39m/s

Homework Equations


F = m Δv/Δt

The Attempt at a Solution


so i calculate the area of ABCDE , and it equal the change of momentum from 75ms to 150ms
the i calculate the momentum of the body in t = 75ms using v = 15m/s and mass of 200g
=> momentum of the body in t = 150ms => v
however i don't get any answer in the choices . please tell me where i was wrong
 

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It will be easier to know where you go wrong if you provide your actual computations rather than describing them in words. The general idea is correct.
 
v = v_0 + integral [dt*F/m]

Units matter. The area of the first bit (75 ms - 100 ms): [ 70 N * 25 x 10^-3 sec / 200 x 10^-3 kg -- factors of 10^-3 cancel = 8.75 m/s]
 

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