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impulse [im-puhls) [L] n. 1. the influence of a certain mood 2. a sudden urge or desire 3. a driving force caused by forward
movement 4. Mechanics, a measure of momentum 5. Physiology. a wave of energy that travels along a nerve to create or stop
movement 6. Electricity, a solitary, sudden flow of current in a single direction
What is the meaning of impulse as it is used in the sentence below?
The involuntary impulse caused Louanne to move her arm away from the car's hot surface
A.
definition 6
B. definition 5
C. defintion 1
D. definition 3
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