What is Impulse: Definition and 929 Discussions

In the field of consumer behavior, an impulse purchase or impulse buying is an unplanned decision by a consumer to buy a product or service, made just before a purchase. One who tends to make such purchases is referred to as an impulse purchaser, impulse buyer, or compulsive buyer. Research findings suggest that emotions, feelings, and attitudes play a decisive role in purchasing, triggered by seeing the product or upon exposure to a well crafted promotional message.

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    Impulse and Momentum of an object

    Homework Statement Question 2: A one-dimensional impulse force acts on a 3.0-kg object, as described by the graph below. Find (a) the magnitude of the impulse given to the object, (b) the magnitude of the average force, and (c) the final speed if the object had an initial speed of 6.0...
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    Force on Hard vs Formable Objects: Impulse Question Hii!

    hii! Has discussed impuls. That the speed shipped ring becomes bigger when a force is permitted seem for an extended period of time. We thought however that it became little complicated when one a compared object that is hard with one that is geleaktigt, i e very formable. It feels as that...
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    How Do Momentum and Impulse Relate in a Collision?

    I'm a little confused about momentum and impulse. Its not a single problem but just how they relate. For example if a 2kg block moving at 3 m/s hits a 6 kg block, then it will move 1 m/s because momentum is conserved with 6 momentos on either side of the equation. If the impact time is 1...
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    Momentum and Impulse. find final velocity

    Homework Statement A 0.10-kg object moving initially with a velocity of 0.20 m/s eastward makes an elastic head-on collision with a 0.15-kg object initially at rest. What is the final velocity of the .10 kg object after the collision ? Homework Equations im not sure which equation to...
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    Impulse Applied to a Mass of 5kg on a Smooth Surface

    1. A mass of 5kg moves horizontally across a smooth surface at 1ms-1. Another mass of 5kg is lowered gently onto the first mass. a) What is the change in velocity of the mass? b) What impulse has been applied to the mass? c) Is this an elastic 'collision'? 2. force x time = change in...
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    Impulse required to stop a rotating body

    I have a rigid body rotating in 3D space. I have a torque vector that I want to apply to the rotating body over a given time step. What I want to know is, will the torque be enough to stop the body rotating on any of its axis and reverse direction, and, if so, exactly what would the torque...
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    Why does an active potential create an electric impulse?

    I read about it but I don't get it. I can understand how current would flow if one side is positive and other negative but I don't understand what is happening in an axon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ _____________________________________ I don't understand how current is flowing is...
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    Impulse and Momentum of two cars

    Homework Statement Two identical cars (m = 1350 kg) are traveling at the same speed of 25.0 m/s. They are moving in the directions shown in the drawing. What is the magnitude of the total momentum of the two cars...
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    How can impulse be converted into power?

    Hello everyone, I am currently working on a project where I am trying to find power by being able to measure the force as a function of time within a chain system, similar to a bicycle. If I know the force in the chain and how it varies with time I would be able to determine the impulse the...
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    What is the difference between momentum and kinetic energy?

    Hello! yes is from Sweden and my English is not good, but will try to do as best as possible. My question is: why can not consider the momentum as the acceleration energy? I know that: Impulse is change in momentum which is not the same as energy Impulse can be expressed either as F *...
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    How Is Power Calculated in a Conveyor Belt System?

    I have two questions regarding this, any help would be GREAT! 1st Problem: Homework Statement A conveyor belt lifts 1000kg of rocks per minute a vertical distance of 10m. The rocks are at rest at the bottom of the belt and are ejected at 5 m/s. The power supplied to this machine is: A)...
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    Fourier Transfrom of scaled periodic impulse train

    Homework Statement Fourier transform of scaled pulse train from -inf to +inf. Starting at 0 the first impulse is scaled at 2, the second impulse at 1 is scaled as 1, third at three scaled at 2, etc...Homework Equations Does my solution look correct?The Attempt at a Solution X(jw) =...
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    Multiple choice questions on work and impulse.

    On a level practice range, a 46 g golf ball is struck by a golf club and leaves teh ground witha speed of 72 m/s at an angle 40 degrees above the horizontal. how much work was done by the golf club on the golf ball? a. 32 J b. 120 J c. 230 J d. 520 J e. 3300 J It's just...
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    Analyzing an Athlete's Performance Using a Force Platform

    Good day, I have a homework problem I'd like help with. I got into getting the impulse (not sure if correct, though), but don't really know how to get the rest of the things. Any tips on what direction I should be going are appreciated. Homework Statement Starting from rest, 65kg athlete...
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    Impulse and Force-Time Graph Problem

    Homework Statement In the figure , what value of Fmax gives an impulse of 7.1 Ns Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Impulse is the integral of force with respect to time which is the same the area under the force-time graph which is given by the area of the triangle...
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    Impulse of ball from bat when playing baseball

    Is it true or false that when a baseball player hits a home run, the baseball receives a greater impulse from the bat than the bat does from the ball? I think the answer is false because of the law of conservation of momentum.
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    How Is Maximum Force Calculated from Impulse in a Bouncing Ball Scenario?

    Homework Statement A 200 g ball is dropped from a height of 1.9 m, bounces on a hard floor, and rebounds to a height of 1.5 m. The figure shows the impulse received from the floor. What maximum force does the floor exert on the ball? Homework Equations Kinetics: x-xo = vot +...
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    How Does Kick Dynamics Affect Soccer Ball Impulse and Force?

    A player kicks a soccer ball (0.45kg). The player's foot is in contact with the ball for 3.0 H 10^-3 s and the force F(t)=[(6.0 * 10^6)t - (2.0 * 10^9)t^2 ]N for 0<_t<_3.0*10^-3s where t is in seconds. Find the magnitude of (a) the impulse of the ball due to the kick, (b) the...
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    Understanding Physics Impulse: Integrated vs Average

    I have a question about physics in real life. Other than the fact that the area under a force versus time curve is a more accurate way to measure impulse because it's not an average like calculating impulse from a change in velocity is, is there any other reason that the integrated impulse would...
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    "Collision Homework: Find Mass of Cart & Impact Force

    Homework Statement A cart is driving on straight tracks with a velocity of 2 m/s. In the opposite direction, with an angle of 60º according to the tracks, a child with a mass of 2 kg is running with a velocity of 2m/s, he jumps on the cart and stays there. - Find the mass of the cart, if its...
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    What is the direction of impulse delivered to a bouncing ball?

    Homework Statement To make a bounce pass, a player throws a 0.60 kg basketball towards the floor. the ball hits the floor with a speed of 5.4m/s at an angle of 65o to the vertical. The ball rebounds elastically with the same speed and angle. Calculate impulse (magnitude and direction) delivered...
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    Impulse problem (intro mechanics)

    Homework Statement A rubber ball (mass 0.26 kg) is dropped from a height of 1.7 m onto the floor. Just after bouncing from the floor, the ball has a speed of 3.6 m/s. (a) What is the magnitude and direction of the impulse imparted by the floor to the ball? Magnitude ? kg · m/s (b) If...
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    Momentum and Impulse Cannonball

    Homework Statement A 2.00X10^2 kg(200kg) shot is discarded horizontally from a cannon of mass 2.0x10^4kg(20000), with a speed of 250 m/s relative to ground. Find steady force which, acting on the cannon, will stop its recoil in 2.0s and How far will cannon recoil Homework Equations...
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    Impulse from basket ball against ground at an angle

    Homework Statement To basketball player bounces the 0.60-kg basketball to another player by bouncing it off the court. The ball hits the court with a speed of 6.5 m/s at an angle of 50° from the vertical. If the ball rebounds with the same speed and angle, what was the impulse delivered to...
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    Impulse steel ball falling on steel slab

    Homework Statement mass of steel ball = 40g = .04 kg h1 = 2.00 m h2 = 1.60 m A steel ball is dropped from height of 2.00 m onto horizontal steel slab, rebounds to height of 1.60m. Calculate impulse of ball during impact. Homework Equations impulse J = F*dt J = P2 - P1 I tried...
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    What is the Correct Way to Calculate Average Force of Impulse?

    I can't seem to master this equation, because I think I'm doing things right and I'm not. Homework Statement When a 410 baseball gram is hit, its velocity changes from +28.87 m/s to -22.34 m/s. The baseball is in contact with the bat for 56.10 milliseconds. You may assume that the balls...
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    Derivation of Impulse and Momentum

    Show that the kinetic energy of an object can be written in terms of the momentum as KE = p^2/2m. Homework Equations KE = 1/2MV^2 The Attempt at a Solution To be honest, I don't know where to even start with this problem. It equals PV/2 but I still need to find a way to derive p^2/2m
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    Multi-Step linear systems problem - Build ODE, impulse response, systems balance

    I messed up on the title of the thread.. I had a few questions but ended up solving them on my own. The only question I have is how to solve this ODE. Thanks. Homework Statement Solve the ODE (dx/dt)= f(t) - .1x Where f(t) = 2+sin(t)2. The attempt at a solution I faintly remember doing...
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    Magnitude and direction of impulse of baseball

    Homework Statement A baseball player hits a baseball (m = 0.145 kg) as shown in the figure below. The ball is initially traveling horizontally with speed of 35 m/s. The batter hits a fly ball as shown, with a speed vf = 51 m/s. What is the magnitude and direction of the impulse imparted on the...
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    Momentum and impulse of a ball dropped

    Homework Statement A 231.0 g ball is dropped from a height of 2.60 m, bounces on a hard floor, and rebounds to a height of 1.37 m. The impulse received from the floor is shown below. What maximum force does the floor exert on the ball if it is exerted for 2.00 ms? Homework Equations Jx =...
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    Finding impulse response of a system

    Hi, I have a question regarding on how to determine the impulse response of an LTI system which has the following conditions: 1).its input is x(n) = u(n) and output is y(n) = (1/2)nu(n) ,and 2).x(-1) = -1/3; x(0) = 1; x(1) = 1/2, and x(n) = 0 for all other values of n My approach: I...
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    Collision and Impulse Problem

    Homework Statement A paratrooper fell 375 m from an airplane without being able to open his chute. Assume that his speed at impact was 52 m/s (terminal speed), that his mass (including gear) was 85 kg, and that the force on him from the snow was at the survivable limit of 1.2 multiplied by...
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    What is the minimum depth of snow needed to stop a paratrooper safely?

    Homework Statement A paratrooper fell 375 m from an airplane without being able to open his chute. Assume that his speed at impact was 52 m/s (terminal speed), that his mass (including gear) was 85 kg, and that the force on him from the snow was at the survivable limit of 1.2 multiplied by...
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    Collision, spring and impulse

    Homework Statement An 8-g bullet is shot into a 4.0-kg block, at rest on a frictionless horizontal surface. The bullet remains lodged in the block. The block moves into a spring and compresses it by 3.0 cm. The force constant of the spring is 1500 N/m. Find the initial speed of the bullet...
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    How Do You Calculate the Impulse Received by a Football During a Kickoff?

    Homework Statement Calculate the impulse (in kg m/s) received by a football when it is kicked in a kickoff. The ball has a mass of 0.259 kg and travels a horizontal distance of 46 m. The ball is kicked at an angle of 47 degrees with the horizontal...
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    Solving for Impulse Response h(t) Given z'(t) + 4z(t) = 4x(t)

    1. Find the impulse response h(t) given: z'(t) + 4z(t) = 4x(t) 2. The attempt at a solution I first decided to divide through by 4 (1/4)z'(t) + z(t) = x(t) since we are looking for impulse response I made the following substitutions: let z(t) = h(t) let x(t) = dirac(t)...
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    Step and Impulse Responses in RC Circuits

    Hello very body i got confused understanding how we can get the derivative of V(t) equal to Hv(t) : V= (1/R) e^(-t/RC) U(t) its derivative V' = Hv(t) = -(1/R²C)e^(-T/RC) U(t) +(1/R)&(t) where : U(t) is the unite step fonction and &(t) is the delta fonction please some help thanks for...
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    Calculating Impulse and Mass of a Basketball

    Homework Statement A playerbounces a basketball on the ground. If the ground exerts a force F = 10N on the ball in 0.1 seconds, what is the impulse on the basketball. If the ball is simply dropped from a height of 2m, assuming the impulse to be the same as before, what is the basketball's...
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    What is the value of F_max for an impulse of 6.8 Ns in the given figure?

    Homework Statement In the figure , what value of F_max gives an impulse of 6.8 Ns? http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/1782/09ex05.jpg Homework Equations Integral of F with respect to time equals impulse The Attempt at a Solution I tried doing two things, and they were both wrong...
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    Calculating impulse response in convolution.

    Homework Statement y(t) = \int ^{t}_{-\infty} e^{-(t-\tau)} x(\tau-2)d\tau Find h(t), given that the continuous time linear time invariant signal has input x(t) and output y(t). 2. The attempt at a solution I was wondering if I can simply manipulate the expression until i get it in the...
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    Integral Meaning: Work & Impulse

    Work is the integral of force over a certain distance, impulse the integral of a force over a certain time span. A derivative tells us how fast something is changing at a certain point, an integral tells us how much something has changed up until that point, is this generally true (an integral...
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    Calculating Force and Time with Impulse: When and How?

    In what kind of instances would the quantity of impulse be used? My textbook says that it's when very large forces act for very short times but how would that help us calculate the force OR the time?
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    Impulse and Momentum Problem

    Homework Statement From Cutnell & Johnson PHYSICS 7th Edition Textbook - Ch 7 / Problem #1 One average force F1 has a magnitude that is three times as large as that of another average force F2. Both forces produce the same impulse. The average force F1 acts for a time interval of 3.2...
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    Impulse and Momentum of a bullet

    Homework Statement A 2.5 g bullet, traveling at a speed of 425 m/s, strikes the wooden block (mass = 215 g) of a ballistic pendulum. (A) Find the speed of the bullet/block combination immediately after the collision. (B) How high does the combination rise above its initial position...
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    Anyone familiar with OCZ's Neural Impulse Actuator?

    Mainly, I'm only curious about the nifty device's function for reading "brain waves" shown at 5:00 in this video: It only cost like 120 bucks. What do you folks think? Are there any neuroscientists on here that know if the readings are accurate enough for amateur analysis on one's self...
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    Magnitude of Acceleration after initial impulse?

    Magnitude of Acceleration after initial impulse? Homework Statement A block with a mass of m = 3.04 kg is at rest on an incline. The angle of the incline is θ = 20.3° with respect to the horizontal. The coefficient of static friction between the object and the incline is μs = 0.645, the...
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    Are Seatbelts Strong Enough to Protect Us During a Car Crash?

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ive been trying to get my head around an equation for seatbelts. Hyperphysics has an auto calculator and I've been trying to do it algebraically and still cannot get the same answer. Here is what i have...
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    Solving Baseball Impulse and Force Problems

    Homework Statement a 0.144kg baseball is pitched horizontally at +38m/s. after it is hit by a bat, the baseball moves horizontally at -38m/s. a) what impulse did the bat deliver to the ball b) if the bat and the ball were in contact for 8.0*10^-4 seconds, what was the average force that...
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    Does Body A Exert a Negative Impulse on Body B in a Closed System?

    If body A exerts an impulse of say +2Ns on B, then does body A exert an impulse of -2Ns on B providing no external forces act? Thanks
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    Car collision, force exertion and impulse.

    Hello everyone, I have a question which I have no idea how to work out. Question: During a collision between two cars, a passangers head strikes an unpadded dashboard with an average force of 48N. This force is exerted for 3x10-3s. If suitable padding had been present the impact would have...
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