MathLiveImpulse
Impulse is the total effect of a force acting over a time interval, found by integrating the force with respect to time. It equals the change in momentum of the object the force acts on.
\boldsymbol{I} = \int_{t_1}^{t_2} \boldsymbol{F} \, \mathrm{d}tWhat the symbols mean
| impulse vector, in newton seconds (\mathrm{N\,s}) | |
| force vector acting on the object, in newtons | |
| start time of the interval, in seconds | |
| end time of the interval, in seconds | |
| time variable of integration, in seconds |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicClassical mechanics
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledimpulse of a force, impulsive force, impulse as integral of force over time, change in momentum from force, force times time impulse
- SourceWikidata Q837940
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