Mechanics and the Laws of Motion · Mechanics & Motion
Conservation of Momentum
Studying collisions and explosions to understand how momentum is conserved in isolated systems.
Key Questions
- 1How does the principle of conservation of momentum explain the propulsion of rockets in a vacuum?
- 2What variables affect the outcome of elastic versus inelastic collisions in automotive safety testing?
- 3How can we model the interaction of subatomic particles using momentum vectors?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Senior Cycle - MomentumNCCA: Senior Cycle - Conservation Laws
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Principles of the Physical World: Senior Cycle Physics
Unit: Mechanics and the Laws of Motion
Period: Mechanics & Motion
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