Mechanics and Materials · Mechanics & Motion
Newtonian Dynamics and Momentum
Exploring the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration alongside the principle of conservation of momentum.
Key Questions
- 1How does the concept of impulse explain the design of vehicle safety features like crumple zones?
- 2What variables affect the redistribution of kinetic energy during inelastic collisions?
- 3How can we model the motion of a system where the mass is changing over time, such as a launching rocket?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Physics - MechanicsA-Level: Physics - Dynamics and Momentum
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Mechanics and Materials
Period: Mechanics & Motion
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