Impulse and Impulse Force

Calculate impulse, force, momentum change, and resulting velocity based on Newton's Second Law of Motion. Impulse forces act for a very short time and the impulse equals the change of momentum.

Impulse and Impulse Force

Forces acting for a very short time are called impulse forces. According to Newton's Second Law of Motion:

F = dM / dt

Where:

F = applied force (N)
dM = change of momentum (kg m/s)
dt = time taken (s)

The impulse I = F × dt = dM (change in momentum)

Momentum M = m × v, where m is mass (kg) and v is velocity (m/s)

Calculator

Inputs

Force (N)

Time (s)

Mass (kg)

Results

Impulse-- N s

Change in Momentum-- kg m/s

Resulting Velocity-- m/s

Parameter	Symbol	Unit	Value
Applied Force	F	N	inputs.force
Time Duration	dt	s	inputs.time
Mass	m	kg	inputs.mass
Impulse	I	N s	inputs.force * inputs.time
Change in Momentum	dM	kg m/s	inputs.force * inputs.time
Resulting Velocity	v	m/s	(inputs.force * inputs.time) / inputs.mass

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