Momentum

One-Dimensional (grade 11)

q define momentum

q solve a variety of problems involving

– momentum

– mass

– velocity

q define impulse (i.e., change in momentum)

q solve a variety of problems involving

– momentum (initial and final)

– impulse

– net force

– time

q state the law of conservation of momentum for isolated, one-

dimensional systems

q solve problems, using the law of conservation of momentum

(e.g., collisions and explosions) to determine

– momentum (initial and final)

– velocity (initial and final)

– mass

Two-Dimensional (grade 12)

q define momentum and impulse

q recognize that momentum and impulse are vector quantities

q identify and compare momenta of common objects

q solve a variety of problems involving

– net force

– time

– impulse

– velocity

– mass

– momentum

q state the law of conservation of momentum

q determine whether a collision is elastic or inelastic

q solve problems related to collisions or explosions, to determine

– mass

– initial velocity

– final velocity

– momentum

– impulse

q analyse conservation of momentum in two dimensions

q give examples of situations involving momentum and impulse

q for situations involving two objects in an oblique collision or

an object exploding into no more than three fragments, solve

problems to determine

– mass

– momentum

– velocity

– impulse