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Force-Time Graphs for Impacts

For impact forces if a graph of force against time is plotted, the area under the graph is the change in momentum or impulse.The impact force varies with time, increasing and then decreasing during the contact time.
F= mv − mu 
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Specification: AQA Physics (7407), AS-level, 3.4.1.6 Momentum. Topic: Force and Momentum.

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