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.

Exam weight: 10%–20%
4 Topics

Unit 4: Linear Momentum

How momentum and impulse govern collisions, explosions, and interactions between objects.

Begin with Topic 4.1: Linear Momentum

To 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.

Topic 4.1
~6 min
Review
Linear Momentum
Linear Momentum
  • Linear Momentum
  • Momentum of a System
  • Collisions
Review
Topic 4.2
~6 min
Review
Change in Momentum and Impulse
Change in Momentum and Impulse
  • Momentum and Its Rate of Change
  • Impulse
  • The Impulse–Momentum Theorem
Review
Topic 4.3
~6 min
Review
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Conservation of Linear Momentum
  • Linear Momentum and Systems
  • When Momentum Is Conserved
  • Impulse and Momentum Change
Review
Topic 4.4
~6 min
Review
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
  • What Makes a Collision Elastic or Inelastic
  • The Two Governing Principles
  • Solving Collision Problems
Review

Notes

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