AP®︎ Physics C: Mechanics Unit 4: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 4 of AP Physics C: Mechanics – Linear Momentum.
Unit 4: Linear Momentum
How momentum and impulse govern collisions, explosions, and interactions between objects.
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 C: Mechanics curriculum.
Change in Momentum and Impulse
Change in Momentum and Impulse
- Momentum and Its Rate of Change
- Impulse
- The Impulse–Momentum Theorem
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Conservation of Linear Momentum
- Linear Momentum and Systems
- When Momentum Is Conserved
- Impulse and Momentum Change
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
- What Makes a Collision Elastic or Inelastic
- The Two Governing Principles
- Solving Collision Problems
Notes
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