Impulse (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

Product of net force acting on object and time interval

$\text{Impulse} = F_{\text{net}} \times \Delta t$

N·s or kg·m·s$^{-1}$

Impulse equals change in momentum: $\text{Impulse} = \Delta p$

The impulse delivered to the object

Force × time

$\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$

To reduce force while maintaining same impulse/momentum change

Positive above time axis, negative below

Can produce same impulse and same momentum change