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Linear Momentum, Impulse, and Multi-Body Collisions
11th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Apply the law of conservation of momentum to elastic, inelastic, and explosive interactions in one and two dimensions.
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Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
6 lessons
Vectors and Two-Dimensional Coordinate Systems in Mechanics
Resolve, add, and manipulate vectors algebraically and graphically to model physical quantities in multi-dimensional space.
2
6 lessons
One-Dimensional Kinematics and Motion Graph Analysis
Analyze uniform and accelerated linear motion using kinematic equations and graphical derivatives and integrals.
3
6 lessons
Two-Dimensional Motion and Projectile Trajectories
Model ballistic trajectories and two-dimensional kinematic paths by decoupling orthogonal motion components.
4
6 lessons
Newton's Laws of Motion, Free-Body Analysis, and Friction
Apply Newton's laws to translational systems, calculating tension, normal forces, and friction in inertial and non-inertial frames.
5
6 lessons
Circular Kinematics and Centripetal Dynamics
Analyze uniform and non-uniform circular motion, calculating angular kinematics, centripetal accelerations, and banking angles.
6
6 lessons
Linear Momentum, Impulse, and Multi-Body Collisions
Apply the law of conservation of momentum to elastic, inelastic, and explosive interactions in one and two dimensions.
7
6 lessons
Work, Energy, Conservative Forces, and Power
Evaluate energy transformations, conservative and dissipative work, mechanical power, and conservation of energy.
8
6 lessons
Rotational Statics, Torque, and Rigid Body Dynamics
Analyze rotational equilibrium, moment of inertia, rotational energy, and conservation of angular momentum in rigid bodies.
9
6 lessons
Solid Mechanics, Elasticity, and Fluid Hydrostatics
Calculate mechanical properties of solids, stress-strain behavior, hydrostatic fluid pressure, and Archimedes' buoyant forces.
10
6 lessons
Universal Gravitation, Orbital Mechanics, and Kepler's Laws
Model gravitational fields, planetary orbits, gravitational potential wells, escape velocity, and orbital perturbations.