Impulse (English)
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The impulse acting on a body (usually during a collision) is equal to the change in momentum of the body.
A constant force F acting for a time t causes an impulse I=Ft.
A variable force F causes an impulse ∫F dt .
Impulse has dimensions MLT−1 and SI unit Ns, Newton seconds.
A constant force F acting for a time t causes an impulse I=Ft.
A variable force F causes an impulse ∫F dt .
Impulse has dimensions MLT−1 and SI unit Ns, Newton seconds.
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