Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 7 - Linear Momentum - Questions - Page 190: 12

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

Impulse is the force multiplied by the time over which it is acting, i.e., the area under the force-time curve. A small force acting for a long time can deliver a huge impulse, compared to a large force acting for a brief time.
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