Impulse and Time-Averaged Force null
Impulse and force are closely related. In fact, if a time interval of interest is specified, the impulse imparted by a specific force during that interval can be used to quickly estimate the time-average of that force. The mathematical definition of the time-average of a force is:
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Using the definition of impulse, this expression can be written:
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