Focus Physics

Momentum

Core concepts and learning points for this section:

Syllabus Points

Core

  • 1.6.1 Define momentum as mass × velocity; recall and use p = mv
  • 1.6.2 Define impulse as force × time for which force acts; recall and use the equation impulse = F∆t = ∆(mv)
  • 1.6.3 Apply the principle of the conservation of momentum to solve simple problems in one dimension
  • 1.6.4 Define resultant force as the change in momentum per unit time; recall and use the equation F = ∆p/∆t