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1.6 Momentum

Syllabus
0625–2026–2027
Topic
1.6
Level
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1.6.1—Momentum as mass × velocity

  • Define momentum as mass × velocity; recall/use: p = mv

1.6.2—Impulse as force × time for which

  • Define impulse as force × time for which force acts; recall/use: impulse = F∆t = ∆(mv)

1.6.3—Apply the principle of the

  • Apply the principle of the conservation of momentum to solve simple problems in one dimension

1.6.4—Resultant force as change in momentum

  • Define resultant force as change in momentum per unit time; recall/use: F = Δp/Δt

Objective notes

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