Impulse Calculator

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Impulse Calculator

Impulse & Momentum

Calculate Impulse (Impact) and Linear Momentum for physics and engineering problems.

Physics Formula

J = F · Δt

Momentum & Impulse

In physics, Momentum (p) is "mass in motion". Impulse (J) is the force applied over time that changes an object's momentum.

Impulse (J)

Defined as the integral of force over time. It equals the change in momentum ($\Delta p$).

J = F · Δt

Common Impacts

Baseball Bat Hit~13.5 kg·m/s
Car Crash (30mph)~20,000 kg·m/s
Walking Step~5 kg·m/s

Impulse Calculator Guide

What is Impulse?

Impulse measures the effect of a force over a time interval: J = F Δt. It equals the change in momentum.

Formula

J = F Δt = Δp

Example

A constant 8 N force acts for 0.5 s. J = 8 × 0.5 = 4 N·s.

FAQs

Variable force?
Integrate F(t) over time to obtain impulse.

Units?
N·s or kg·m/s.

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