Key Terms
Force: Force is a vector quantity that describes the push or pull exerted on an object. It is measured in newtons (N) and can cause objects to accelerate, decelerate, or change direction.
Time Interval: The time interval (Δt) represents the duration for which the force is applied to the object. It is measured in seconds (s) and is essential for determining the magnitude of the impulse.
Impulse: Impulse is the change in momentum of an object resulting from the force applied to it over a certain period of time. It is a vector quantity and can be positive or negative depending on the direction of the force relative to the object’s velocity.
How to find Impulse with force and time?
Impulse can be calculated by multiplying force with time. The formula for calculating impulse is J = FΔt where J is the impulse, F is the force applied and t is the time duration for which the force is applied. The SI unit of impulse is Newton-seconds (N·s). In this article we are going to learn what is impulse, formula for calculating impulse and some sample problem for calculating impulse.