Impulse Calculator Formula
Understand the math behind the impulse calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.
Formulas Used
Impulse
impulse = force * timeVariables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
force | Average Force(N) | 100 |
time | Time Duration(s) | 0.5 |
How It Works
Impulse
Impulse is the product of a force and the time interval over which it acts, equal to the change in momentum.
Formula
J = F * delta_t = delta_p
This is the impulse-momentum theorem.
Worked Example
A bat exerts an average force of 100 N on a ball for 0.5 seconds.
force = 100time = 0.5
- 01J = F * t
- 02J = 100 * 0.5
- 03J = 50 N·s
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