Impulse or Impulsive may refer to:
Science
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Impulse (physics)
In classical mechanics, impulse (symbolized by or Imp) is the change in momentum of an object. If the initial momentum of an object is , and a subsequent momentum is , the object has received an impulse :
\mathbf=\mathbf_2 - \mathbf_1.
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, in mechanics, the change of momentum of an object; the integral of a force with respect to time
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Impulse noise (disambiguation)
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Specific impulse
Specific impulse (usually abbreviated ) is a measure of how efficiently a reaction mass engine, such as a rocket engine, rocket using propellant or a jet engine using fuel, generates thrust. In general, this is a ratio of the ''Impulse (physics), ...
, the change in momentum per unit mass of propellant of a propulsion system
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Impulse function, a mathematical function of an infinitely high amplitude and infinitesimal duration
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Impulse response, a system's output when presented with the impulse function in Electrical Engineering
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Impulse (psychology)
In psychology, impulsivity (or impulsiveness) is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically "poorly conceived, pre ...
, a wish or urge, particularly a sudden one
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Impulsion, a thrust of a horse
Film and television
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''Impulse'' (1954 film), a thriller film starring Arthur Kennedy
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''Impulse'' (1974 film), a thriller film starring William Shatner
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''Impulse'' (1984 film), a science fiction film starring Meg Tilly and Tim Matheson
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''Impulse'' (1990 film), a thriller film starring Theresa Russell
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''Impulse'' (2008 film), a thriller film starring
Angus Macfadyen
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''Impulse'' (2010 film), an apocalyptic thriller film starring Chris Masterson
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''Impulse'' (TV series), a 2018 American television series that streams on YouTube Premium
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''Impulse'' (2024 film), an upcoming American film directed by Patrick Flaherty
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"Impulse" (''Star Trek: Enterprise''), a third-season episode of ''Star Trek: Enterprise''
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Impulse drive, a fictional form of propulsion in Star Trek
Print media
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''Impulse'' (German magazine), a German monthly magazine
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''Impulse'' (Steven Gould novel), a 2013 novel by Steven Gould
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''Impulse'' (Hopkins novel), a 2007 young adult verse novel by Ellen Hopkins
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Impulse (Psionex)
Psionex are a fictional team of supervillains and occasional anti-heroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
Created by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley, Psionex first appeared in ''The New Warriors'' # ...
, a Marvel Comics character by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley
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Impulse (DC Comics), an identity shared by three comic book superheroes published by DC Comics: Bart Allen, Kent Shakespeare, and Iris West
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''Science Fantasy'' (magazine), which was published for a while under the titles ''Impulse'' and ''SF Impulse''
Music
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Impulse (band), Bulgarian hard rock group
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Impulse! Records, a jazz recording label
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''Impulse'' (Buck Hill album), 1995
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Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps, an Open Class Drum and Bugle Corps from Buena Park, California
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''Impulse'' (Erra album), 2011
* "Impulse", a song by Northlane from ''
Node
In general, a node is a localized swelling (a "knot") or a point of intersection (a vertex).
Node may refer to:
In mathematics
* Vertex (graph theory), a vertex in a mathematical graph
*Vertex (geometry), a point where two or more curves, lines ...
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"Impulsive" (song), a 1990 song by Wilson Phillips
Business
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Impulse Airlines, a former Australian airline
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Impulse (retailer), an entertainment retailer in the UK
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Isuzu Impulse, a small sporty three-door hatchback sold from 1981 through to 1992
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Impulse (body mist), a body spray made by Unilever
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Impulse (software), a digital distribution system for computer games
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Impulse purchase (also impulse buying), an unplanned decision to buy a product or service made just before the purchase
Other
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Impulse 21, an American sailboat design
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Impulse (dinghy)
The Impulse is an Australian sailing dinghy that was designed by Arthur Caldwell (naval architect), Arthur Caldwell as a one-design Sailing (sport), racer and first built in 1975.
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The design was originally intended as a wooden boat ...
, a 4.0 m sports sailing dinghy
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Impulse (roller coaster), a roller coaster at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania
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Impulsivity
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Irresistible impulse, a legal defense that claims that an accused should not be held responsible for his or her actions
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