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Classical Mechanics

Impulse

The vector quantity defined as the integral of a force over the time interval during which it acts, equal to the net change in momentum.

J = ∫ F dt = Δp = m vf - m vi N·s (or kg·m/s)
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Inclined Plane

A simple machine consisting of a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle to the horizontal.

MA = L / h = 1 / sin θ Dimensionless
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Inelastic Collision

A collision in which total linear momentum is conserved, but total kinetic energy is not conserved.

∑ p_i = ∑ p_f, KE_final < KE_initial kg·m/s, J
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Inertia

The natural resistance of any physical object to any change in its velocity or state of motion.

Quantified by Mass (m) kg