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What is the relationship between impulse and momentum?.
- A.Impulse is equal to the change in momentum
- B.Impulse is the same as momentum
- C.Impulse decreases momentum
- D.Impulse has no relation to momentum
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- Impulse is equal to the change in momentum
Explanation
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Impulse is defined as the change in momentum of an object when a force is applied over a period of time. Thus, impulse directly relates to the change in momentum.
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