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Impulse
Change in momentum from force over time
Dynamics
Source Details
Id
mech-impulse
Name
Impulse
Discipline
mechanical
Category
Dynamics
Latex
J = F \cdot \Delta t
Description
Change in momentum from force over time
Conditions
Use for constant or average force over the interval
Variables
[
{
"symbol": "J",
"name": "Impulse",
"unit": "N·s",
"siUnit": "N·s"
},
{
"symbol": "F",
"name": "Force",
"unit": "N",
"siUnit": "N",
"imperialUnit": "lbf"
},
{
"symbol": "Δt",
"name": "Time Interval",
"unit": "s",
"siUnit": "s"
}
]Solve For
J, F, Δt
Tags
impulse, force, time, momentum
Is Custom
false