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GCSE level Physics exam revision notes on Forces & Motion Part 6

INDEX of revision notes on Forces and Motion Part 6:

Elastic and non-elastic collisions, conservation of momentum, concepts, calculations, Newton's 2nd law of motion

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Sub-index for this section on collisions and momentum

What is the momentum of an object?    What is an elastic collision?

What is an inelastic collision?  What is an impulse?

How do we solve problems and do calculations involving momentum?

6.1 What is the momentum of an object and how do we calculate it? (mention of impulse)

6.2 The Law of Conservation of Momentum: elastic and non-elastic collisions

6.3 Other examples of momentum effects - ascending rocket and bullet from fired gun

6.4 Problem solving questions involving more complex momentum calculations

6.5 Change in momentum, impulse and the consequences of Newton's Second Law of Motion

6.6 More advanced calculations involving momentum, impulse and Newton's 2nd/3rd Laws


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