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Homicide13

04-05-2012, 10:16 AM
What exactly is the difference between AddPropForce() and AddPropImpulse()? Is it that Force effects the acceleration of an object (f=ma) while Impulse simply sets the velocity of an object? Or is it something completely different. :<

Your Computer

04-05-2012, 12:22 PM
Impulse appears to have complete disregard for the mass of an object. Bodies with joints may be separated from their parent temporarily.

JetlinerX

04-05-2012, 02:41 PM
I've always wondered the same thing! Thanks YC!

Homicide13

04-05-2012, 07:16 PM
Alright, so I'm essentially right, but nobody appears to know for sure. >_>
Haha thanks!
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