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TOPIC 2.7 : ANALYSING IMPULSE AND IMPULSIVE FORCE

Term Meaning Formula Unit

Impulse

Impulsive
force

Impulsive force is a large force which acts over a very short

time interval.

Reducing impulsive force by extending the time impact

High jumper fails on a thick piece

of soft mattress. Explain why ?

mattress

Goal keepers will wear glove when

catching the ball. Why?

The baseball player must catch swings

the hand when catching the ball. Why ?

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Increasing impulsive force by decreasing the time impact

A karate expert can break a thick wooden slab

with his bare hand that moves at a very fast
speed. Explain why?

Hammer head is made of hard material. Why?

Pestle and mortar are made of stone.Why?

Exercises:

1. Rooney kicks a ball with a force of 1500 N. The time of contact of his
boot with the ball is 0.01 s. What is the impulse delivered to the ball?
If the mass of the ball is 0.5 kg, what is the velocity of the ball?

2.