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Unit: Linear momentum and collisions

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Introduction to linear momentum and impulse

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Introduction to momentum
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Force vs. time graphs
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Linear momentum review
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Impulse review
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Calculating linear momentum and change in momentumGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Momentum and velocity from force vs. time graphsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Change in momentum and speed from force vs. time graphsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Quiz 1

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Elastic collisions and conservation of momentum

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What is conservation of momentum?
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Bouncing fruit collision example
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Momentum: Ice skater throws a ball
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Elastic collisions review
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Calculating speed and mass using conservation of momentumGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Inelastic collisions

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Elastic and inelastic collisions
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Inelastic collision review
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Properties of inelastic and elastic collisionsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Center of mass and two-dimensional collisions

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Center of mass
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Center of mass and two-dimensional collisions review
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Predicting motion using the center of mass Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

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About this unit

Momentum ties velocity and mass into one quantity. We can use it to analyze collisions and other interactions. Bam!