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impact
High force or shock applied over a short time period when two or more bodies collide
Also known as impact (mechanics)
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High force or shock applied over a short time period when two or more bodies collide
Also known as impact (mechanics)
5 identifiers linking impact across the web's reference databases
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In mechanics, an impact is when two bodies collide. During this collision, both bodies decelerate. The deceleration causes a high force or shock, applied over a short time period. A high force, over a short duration, usually causes more damage to both bodies than a lower force applied over a proportionally longer duration.