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Impulse-Momentum Theorem

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The Impulse-Momentum Theorem denotes the relationship between the change in momentum and a force that is applied over a time interval. It is given by:

$$ J = \Delta p = F \Delta t $$

Where

  • \( \small \small J \) is the impulse,
  • \( \small \small \Delta p \) is the change in momentum (which is how impulse is defined),
  • \( \small \small F \) is the net applied force, and
  • \( \small \small \Delta t \) is the time interval over which the force is applied.

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