Figures a, b, c and d show variation of force with time.
The impulse is highest in figure. [2023]
(2)
Impulse=Area under F=t curve
(a) 12×1×0.5=14N·s
(b) 0.5×2=1 N·s (maximum)
(c) 12×1×0.75=38 N·s
(d) 12×2×0.5=12 N·s