Understanding Impulse
Impulse is the change in momentum of an object. It's directly related to the force applied and the time over which it acts. The formula is:
* Impulse (J) = Force (F) × Time (Δt)
Calculating the Impulse
1. Identify the given values:
* Force (F) = 10 N
* Time (Δt) = 5 s
2. Plug the values into the formula:
* Impulse (J) = 10 N × 5 s
3. Calculate the result:
* Impulse (J) = 50 Ns (Newton-seconds)
Therefore, the impulse of a 10N force exerted over 5 seconds is 50 Ns.
