Chapter 6:
Momentum & Collisions
Linear momentum and collision analysis.
6.1 - Momentum and Impulse
Define momentum and introduce the Impulse-Momentum Theorem.
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Apply conservation of momentum to systems of objects.
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Elastic vs. inelastic collisions in 1D and 2D with interactive simulations.
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Define and calculate the center of mass.
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