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Work and Impulse

The definition of impulse as stated is always true,

but is usually most useful when the time is short

For constant F

Catching a baseball example: fixed W and J; you control F; dt vs ds

Tablecloth example: fixed F; you control dt; resultant J

Seatbelt example: fixed J; you control dt; resultant F

Bounce off a wall

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