impulse
/ˈɪmpʌls/
noun
- 1
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
- 2
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
“The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day.”
- 3
The integral of force over time.
“The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet.”
verb
- 1
To impel; to incite.
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