Impulse Calculator
Impulse from Force & Time
Impulse from Mass & Velocity Change
Formula
J = FΔt = mΔv, where J is impulse in N·s, F is force in N, Δt is time interval in s, m is mass in kg, and Δv is change in velocity in m/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is impulse?
Impulse is the product of a force and the time interval over which it acts. It equals the change in momentum of an object and is measured in newton-seconds (N·s) or equivalently kg·m/s.
How is impulse related to momentum?
The impulse-momentum theorem states that the impulse on an object equals the change in its momentum: J = Δp = mΔv. This is a direct consequence of Newton's second law.
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