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Impulse and Change in Momentum from Force and Time Calculator

J = F·Δt = m·Δv — impulse-momentum theorem.

Calculates impulse J = F · Δt and the resulting change in momentum. Given the object mass, also computes the change in velocity.

Daniel Oh By Daniel Oh
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Formula

J = F · Δt = Δp = m · Δv

In depth

Calculates impulse J = F · Δt and the resulting change in momentum. Given the object mass, also computes the change in velocity.