Impulse and momentum does impulse equal momentum or change in momentum?

A change in impulse equals a change in momentum. However, Impulse is the product of force and time, as is momentum, so they are not exactly the same thing.

Impulse-momentum theorem

Impulse-momentum theorem

Impulse = Force x timeMomentum = mass x velocityFt = mv

Impulse is the change in momentum. Therefore Impulse is only equal to momentum if the initial momentum was equal to zero. Its the same phenomenon as position and displacement. Impulse= final...