impulse
integral of a force over the time interval for which it acts; term in classical mechanics
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impulse
Summary
impulse is a mechanics term[1]. impulse has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- impulse's instance of is recorded as mechanics term[3].
- impulse is a type of physical quantity[4].
- impulse is a type of vector quantity[5].
- impulse's Commons category is recorded as Impulse[6].
- impulse's facet of is recorded as classical mechanics[7].
- impulse's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-4:2006 Quantities and units—Part 4: Mechanics[8].
- impulse's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-4:2019 Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics[9].
- impulse's different from is recorded as momentum[10].
- impulse's different from is recorded as Q17115742[11].
- impulse's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[12].
- impulse's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[13].
- impulse's recommended unit of measurement is recorded as newton second[14].
- impulse's recommended unit of measurement is recorded as kilogram metre per second[15].
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Definition and Type
impulse's instance of is recorded as mechanics term[3]. Recorded subclass of include physical quantity[4] and vector quantity[5].
Why It Matters
impulse has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] impulse is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]