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Impulsion

usgb/ɪmˈpʌlʃn/Volume
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Used to describe a physical force causing motion, often in mechanics or physics. SlideThe impulsion from the engines moved the ship forward.
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Don't confuse 'impulsion' with 'compulsion,' which has a psychological aspect. SlideThe impulsion of the car is mechanical, unlike a compulsion to eat sweets.
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Frequently used in scientific discussions about energy and forces. SlideStudying impulsion helps understand how rockets escape Earth's gravity.