Physics
Impulse
Change in momentum from force over time.
Formula
Formula
J = F · Δt
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | force (N) | real number (ℝ) | N | input |
| Δt | time (s) | real number (ℝ) | s | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenforce (N) = 50, time (s) = 0.2
Result10
Example 2
Givenforce (N) = 200, time (s) = 0.05
Result10