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Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics

AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Momentum (p)

Momentum (p) is 'inertia in motion'; defined as mass times _. It is a __________ quantity, meaning direction matters!

Impulse (J)

Impulse (J) is the effect of a _ acting over a period of __________. It is also a vector quantity.

Impulse-Momentum Theorem

The Impulse-Momentum Theorem states that the impulse applied to an object is _ to its __________ in momentum (J = Δp).

Isolated System

An isolated system is a system where there are NO NET _ FORCES acting on it.

Elastic Collision

An elastic collision is an ideal collision where total momentum is conserved AND total _ __________ is ALSO conserved.

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