noun

impulse

/ˈɪmpʌls/

impulse

NOUN

Definition of impulse

1

A desire to do something.

Example: The impulse to learn led me to study day and night.

1

A thrust; a push; a sudden force.

Example: Pushing an object gives it an impulse.

2

The effect (integral) of force over time.

Example: The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet.

impulse

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Examples of impulse

1

The impulse to learn led me to study day and night.

Example sentence
2

Pushing an object gives it an impulse.

Example sentence
3

The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet.

Example sentence

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