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Q.Define principle of force–time.

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Force-time (Impulse = Force x Time) says the DURATION a force is applied matters as much as its size.

The textbook states: 'The Force-Time Principle states that modification of movement depends on the timing of force application as much as the size of the forces used to create it. It is not only the amount of force that can increase the motion of an object, as also the amount of time over which power can be applied to affect the resulting motion.' It further notes that increasing the time over which force is applied also helps slow objects down safely, such as in catchi …

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