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J = p = Ft

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The equation J = p = Ft represents the relationship between impulse (J), momentum (p), applied force (F), and time (t). It shows that impulse is equal to the change in momentum, which can be calculated by multiplying the force applied over a certain period of time.

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