Impulse ($vec{J}$) is the integration of a force applied over a short time interval ($vec{J} = vec{F} Delta t$). It is exactly equal to the total variation in the particle's linear momentum ($Delta vec{p}$).


Impulse ($vec{J}$) is the integration of a force applied over a short time interval ($vec{J} = vec{F} Delta t$). It is exactly equal to the total variation in the particle's linear momentum ($Delta vec{p}$).