An impulse refers to the change in momentum of an object, while an impulsive force is a relative term, used to refer a relatively large amount of force applied on a small object. Take into account relative force is relative.
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In an instinctive manner; by force of instinct; by natural impulse.
change in momentum
He was a good fighter, but not very bright, and often impulsive.
Impulse refers to both force and time....... Impulse=(the change in Force)*(time) OR Impulse=the change in Momentum
Impulsive force
On an impulse, I decided to answer this question.
==doing something without thinking== an example would be talking out in class without thinking what you are going to say, it could be stupid so think before you act.To act impulsively means to act on a whim; suddenly; without forethought.
Yes, Impulse is a vector.By definition impulse is a force F, multiplied by the amount of time dt thatis applied to a body with mass m, to give him an increment of velocity dv.F dt = m dv
The definition of impulse is change in momentum, how is there CHANGE in an instant? Or you are asking the instantaneous MOMENTUM, then it's the mass of the object times its speed. Or you are asking the CHANGE in momentum, impulse, after a specific time. If the average force applied to the mass is given, it's force times change in time. If a change in Force is observed, you have to integrate. If there is NO force applied, then the change in momentum is none.
(Impulsive means prone to sudden, unplanned, rash, or ill-advised actions)The impulsive child immediately began popping all of the balloons.His purchase of the house was an impulsive one, but he made the best of it.