Impulse

Impulse: use average force, duration. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

Inputs

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RESULT
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Formula & explanation
J = average force × time

Variables & units

Average force
N · minimum -1000000000000, maximum 1000000000000
Duration
s · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000

Worked example

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Assumptions

Average force in a fixed direction over the interval.

References

Formula version 1.0.0. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic applies. Results display up to 6 decimal places; stored values retain available precision. Use the units shown.

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