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  5. Impulse and Thrust

Impulse and Thrust Concept

Demonstrations in Impulse and Thrust

Two turquoise modeling clay balls on a gray surface, showing similar spherical shapes with slight surface creases from handling

Impulse on Clay

Two clay balls dropped from equal heights onto different surfaces demonstrate how impact duration affects force through visible deformation patterns.

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