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Impulse

Definition

Impulse is the change in momentum.

$$ \vec{J} = \int \vec{F} \, dt $$

For Constant Force

$$ \vec{J} = \vec{F} \Delta t $$

Impulse-Momentum Theorem

$$ \vec{J} = \Delta \vec{p} $$