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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?
Impulse is commonly used in physics when studying the motion of objects. It is used to describe the change in momentum of an object over a certain period of time.
Impulse is directly related to force and time. It can be calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the time it is applied. This relationship is described by the equation: impulse = force * time.
Yes, impulse can be used to measure the strength of a collision. The greater the impulse, the greater the change in momentum and the stronger the collision.
Impulse is conserved in situations where there is no external force acting on an object. This is known as the law of conservation of linear momentum.
In sports, impulse is used to measure the force and speed of an object, such as a ball, when it is hit or thrown. It is also used to analyze and improve the technique and performance of athletes.