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impulsive
01
acting on sudden desires or feelings without thinking about the consequences beforehand
Examples
Sarah made an impulsive decision to buy a new phone without researching its features first.
Instead of carefully planning her schedule, Emily took an impulsive trip to the beach on a whim.
02
acting for a brief moment, causing a rapid change in momentum
Examples
The impulsive force from the collision was quick but strong.
Impulsive forces in mechanics result in sudden changes in velocity.
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