In an introductory impulse-momentum context, the force of impact during a collision is best described as which quantity?

• A. The average force during the collision, given by $F_{\text{avg}}=\frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t}$
• B. The momentum at the moment of impact, given by $p=m$
• C. The impulse during the collision, given by $J=F$
• D. The kinetic energy at impact, given by $K=mv$

Answer: (A)