Impulse-Momentum Theorem
Impulse-Momentum Theorem formula
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F⋅Δt=m⋅Δv (Impulse-Momentum) F=m⋅ΔvΔt m=F⋅ΔtΔv Δv=F⋅Δtm Δt=m⋅ΔvF |
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Symbol | English | Metric |
F = Force | lbf | N |
m = Mass | lbm | kg |
Δv = Velocity Change | ft/sec | m/s |
Δt = Time Change | sec | s |
The impulse experienced by an object is related to the change in its momentum when a force is applied. The impulse-momentum theorem states that the impulse, abbreviated as J, experienced by an object is equal to the change in its momentum, abbreviated as Δp. This relationship can be expressed as J=Δp. If a force ( F ) is applied to an object for a certain duration ( Δt ), the impulse experienced by the object is given by J=FΔt.