What is Impact Force?
Impact force is defined as a situation when some work is done to move an object a specific distance. It can be interpreted as the force produced when two items collide. An object collision occurs when one object collides with another. The impact force has a huge impact on an object in a short period of time. It is denoted by the symbol F, where the unit of measurement is Newtons (N) and the dimensional formula is given by [M1L1T-2]. Its formula equals the product of the mass and velocity of a body to the twice time taken. In other words, it is the ratio of kinetic energy possessed by a body to the distance travelled by it.
How to calculate the Impact Force?
Impact force is calculated by finding the ratio of change in momentum of the object(s) involved in collision with the time period of collision. The formula for calculating impact force is:
F = Δp/Δt, where Δp is the change in momentum and Δt is the time period.