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How to Calculate and Solve for Impulse | Motion

Last Updated on March 28, 2024

The image above represents impulse. To calculate impulse, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are force (f) and time (t).

The formula for calculating impulse:

I = Ft

Where;

I = Impulse
F = Force
t = Time

Let’s solve an example;
Given that the force is 28 and the time is 14. Find the impulse?

This implies that;

F = Force = 28
t = Time = 14

So, I = Ft
I = 28 x 14
I = 392

Therefore, the impulse is 392 Ns.

Calculating the Force when the Impulse and the Time are Given

F = I / t

Where;

F = Force
I = Impulse
t = Time

Let’s solve an example;
Given that the impulse is 60 and the time is 10. Find the force?

This implies that;

I = Impulse = 60
t = Time = 10

Then, F = I / t
F = 60 / 10
F = 6

Therefore, the force is 6 N.

Read more: How to Calculate and Solve for Force | Motion

Calculating the Time when the Impulse and the Force are Given

t = I / F

Where;

t = Time
I = Impulse
F = Force

Let’s solve an example;
Given that the force is 20 and the impulse is 32. Find the time?

This implies that;

I = Impulse = 32
F = Force = 20

So, t = I / F
t = 32 / 20
t = 1.6

Therefore, the time is 1.6 s.

How to Calculate and Solve for Impulse in Motion Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the impulse.

To get the answer and workings of the impulse using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus

To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 1,500 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator

Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Motion under Physics.

Now, Click on Impulse under Motion

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the impulse according to the respective parameters which are the force (f) and time (t).

How to Calculate and Solve for Impulse | Motion

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the force (f) is 28 and time (t) is 14.

How to Calculate and Solve for Impulse | Motion

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Impulse | Motion

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the impulse and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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