AP®︎ Physics 1 Unit 4: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 4 of AP Physics 1 – Linear Momentum.
Unit 4: Linear Momentum
How momentum transfers between objects during collisions and explosions, and why total momentum stays constant in isolated systems.
Begin with Topic 4.1: Linear MomentumTo review Unit 4, go through each of the 4 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 4 test, pulled directly from the AP® Physics 1 curriculum.
Change in Momentum and Impulse
Change in Momentum and Impulse
- Momentum and What It Means
- Net Force and Rate of Change of Momentum
- The Impulse–Momentum Theorem
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Conservation of Linear Momentum
- Total Momentum of a System
- Conservation of Momentum
- Choosing the System
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
- What Makes a Collision Elastic or Inelastic
- Types of Collisions
- How to Analyze Collision Problems
Notes
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