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Pronunciation:

[ ˈɪmpɛtəs], [ ˈɪmpɛtəs], [ ˈɪ_m_p_ɛ_t_ə_s]

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How to use "Impetus" in context?

What is impetus? Simply put, it is what gives an object or force the power to move. In everyday language, it is often used when explaining why something happens- such as why a person walks or a ball bounces.

In the Physical Sciences, impetus is used to explain the motion of objects and particles. For example, when you throw a rock into a river, the rock's momentum (the impetus it has) is what causes it to skip across the surface of the river. The momentum of the rock is what keeps it moving even after you let go.

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