An asteroid moving with a constant velocity, from point a to point b in space wh

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An asteroid moving with a constant velocity, from point a to point b in space where there is no air resistance. What the asteroid reaches point b an alien who decides the asteroid is in her way applies a force for an instant in the direction of the solid arrow.
What is the path of the asteroid after the alien applies the force, and how does the speed vary after receiving the kick? Does the velocity change direction and increase/decrease or remain the same in magnitude? What are the forces acting on the asteroid? ur questions:

Explanation / Answer

Since force is perpendicular to direction of velocity so this will only change the direction of motion.

Speed will remain same.

Velocity will only change direction and remain same in magnitude.

only radial or centripital or perpendicular force is acting on it. This is an impulsive force.

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