Is impulse force * time or change in momentum (mv-mu) - Physics - Force and Laws of Motion

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Is impulse force * time or change in momentum (mv-mu)

Sejal Gupta · Accepted Answer

Dear
Student,
Impulse:
Impulse of a force is defined as the measure of total effect of
the force
Impulse = average force x time
It is a vector quantity
Example: A cricket player draws in his hands backward in the act
of catching the ball Thus he allows a longer time for his hands to
stop the ball
As impulse = force x time = change in linear momentum
Therefore by increasing the time of a catch the player has to
apply a smaller force against the ball in order to stop it The ball
in turn exerts a smaller force on his hands and his hands are not
injured
Regards