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Unit 4: Linear Momentum

Change in Momentum and Impulse

Use net force as the rate of change of momentum, find impulse from a force-time integral or graph area, and apply the impulse-momentum theorem.

Topic 4.2 · 8 min read

This lesson comes with the AP Physics C: Mechanics plan

In this lesson

  1. 01Net force is the rate of change of momentum
  2. 02Impulse adds up force over time
  3. 03The impulse-momentum theorem
  4. 04When the mass changes at constant velocity
  5. 05Worked examples
  6. 06Where students lose points

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