Impulse | Verified

: A vector quantity , meaning it has both magnitude and direction (the same direction as the applied force). Core Formulas

Impulse can be calculated in two primary ways depending on the available data: 1. Force-Time Relationship Impulse

The impulse-momentum theorem states that the impulse on an object equals its change in momentum: : A vector quantity , meaning it has

: Measured in Newton-seconds (N·s) or kilogram-meters per second (kg·m/s) . : The product of the average force applied

: The product of the average force applied to an object and the time duration of that application. Symbol : Conventionally represented by the letter J or I .

If the force is constant, impulse is the product of force and time:: Net force applied. Δtdelta t : Change in time (duration of the force). 2. Impulse-Momentum Theorem