In what ways are the equations for linear and angular impulse similar?
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Both equations involve the product of a physical quantity and time, indicating that both linear and angular impulse are measures of the change in momentum or angular momentum over time. Furthermore, both linear and angular impulse are vector quantities, meaning Show more…
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