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Glossary of Mechanical Terms
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impetus Tweet Definition of impetus Like Definition of impetus on Facebook
noun 
  1. A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
  2. The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
  3. An activity in response to a stimulus.
     
impulse Tweet Definition of impulse Like Definition of impulse on Facebook
noun 
  1. A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one.
The to learn drove me to study night and day.
When I saw the new dictionary, I couldn't resist the to browse through it.
  1. (physics) The integral of force over time.
The total from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet.
     
impulsive Tweet Definition of impulsive Like Definition of impulsive on Facebook
adjective 
  1. Having the power of drive, driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
  2. actuate, Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings.
  3. (mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces.
     
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