Impulse involves the time that a force acts, whereas work involves the
A)distance that a force acts.
B)time and distance that a force acts.
C)acceleration that a force produces.

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Impulse is the product of the force and the time for which it acts. On the other hand, work is the product of force and displacement, which is a measure of the distance that a force acts. Therefore, the correct choice is A, as impulse does not involve distance but rather the time for which the force acts. The other options, B and C, are not correct as they include additional factors that are not directly related to impulse.

Impulse Involves the Time That a Force Acts, Whereas Work