Momentum of particles
You'll understand momentum as mass in motion and learn the formula p = mv, then calculate momentum for simple objects moving at different speeds.
You'll discover how forces applied over time change an object's momentum, and use the impulse-momentum theorem to solve real-world collision problems.
You'll learn that momentum is conserved in isolated systems and apply this principle to predict outcomes in two-object collisions.
You'll glimpse how momentum behaves differently at extreme speeds (relativity) and in quantum systems, setting the stage for advanced study.