In Explicit Dynamics, you want to ramp the velocity up from zero to some value. If you apply an instantaneous velocity at t=0 then you are introducing a huge shock into the structure. Don't do that because it will create a lot of noise in the results. You can request the reaction force to the velocity boundary condition.
If you apply a force, it will create an acceleration on the mass. You must have enough mass to avoid creating a huge acceleration. If you don't apply enough force, the motion will stop when the resistance of the structure pushes back with an equal force.
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