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Impulse
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
2.
Noun
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
"The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day.; When I saw the new book, I couldn't resist the impulse to browse through it."
3.
Noun
The integral of force over time.
"The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the projectile."
4.
Verb
To impel; to incite.
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