Momentum & Energy Unit Goals

3.1 Momentum

3.1.1 Impulse and Momentum = = = 3.1.2B Inelastic Collisions = 1 1 + 2 2 = (1 + 2 )

Know: Know:
- Definitions of impulse and momentum. - Definitions of the term: inelastic collision.

Understand Understand
- The relationship between momentum, mass, speed, impulse, force, - The total momentum in a system will be the same before and after a
and time. collision. In an elastic collision there will be two objects before the
collision and one object after the collision.
Be able to
- Determine starting and/or ending momentum in a system with known Be able to
mass and speed. - Determine the total momentum of a system with two objects.
- Determine speed of an object given its mass and momentum. - Determine the final speed of the combined objects after a collision.
- Determine impulse based on net force and time. - Determine the speed of an object before a collision.
- Determine impulse based on a change in momentum.
- Use impulse to determine a change in momentum and then a change
in speed.
- Select/sketch a vector that shows the magnitude and direction of a
momentum and/or impulse.

3.1.2C Pop-Apart/Stop After Collision = 1 1 + 2 2 = 0

Know:
- Definition of the term: pop apart.

3.1.2A Elastic Collisions = 1 1 + 2 2 = 1 1 + 2 2 Understand

Know:
- Definitions of the term: elastic collision.
Understand
- The total momentum in a system will be the same before and after a
collision. In an elastic collision there will be two objects before the
collision and two objects after the collision.
Be able to
- Determine the total momentum of a system with two objects.
- Determine the final speed of an object after a collision.
- Determine the speed of an object before a collision.
- Determine the mass of an object in an elastic collision.
- The total momentum in a system will be the same before and after a
collision. In this type of interaction the system either begins or ends
with a momentum of zero.
Be able to
- Determine the final speed of an object that is released at the same
time as another object.
- Determine the initial speed of an object that collides with another
object and comes to a stop.
- Determine the mass of an object that is released at the same time as
another object.
- Determine the mass of an object that collides with another object and
comes to a stop.
 3.2 Energy
3.2.1C Work/Energy Principle (Frictionless, Spring System)
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3.2.1A Work/Energy Principle (Frictionless, Horizontal) = = = 2
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= = = 2 Know:
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Know: - Definitions and equations for work and elastic potential energy.
- Definitions and equations for work and kinetic energy.

Understand
- Conditions under which work is done and kinetic energy gained.
Be able to
- Calculate work done using net force and distance of travel.
- Determine the kinetic energy of an object based on mass and speed.
- Determine the amount of kinetic energy gained by calculating work.
- Determine the amount of work needed to change an objects kinetic
energy by a specific amount.
- Select/sketch a graph of kinetic energy vs. speed.
Understand
- Conditions under which work is done and elastic potential energy
gained.
Be able to
- Determine the elastic potential energy stored in a spring.
- Determine the distance that a spring is stretched/compressed when a
specific amount of work is done.
- Determine the amount of work needed to change a springs potential
energy by a specific amount.
- Select/sketch a graph of elastic potential energy vs. distance.

3.2.1B Work/Energy Principle (Frictionless, Vertical) 3.2.2A Conservation of Energy (Horizontal) = + +

= = = Know:
Know: - Equation for Law of Conservation of Energy.
- Definitions and equations for work and gravitational potential energy.
Understand
Understand - How energy changes from one form to another in a horizontal motion
- Conditions under which work is done and potential energy gained. system.

Be able to
- Determine the gravitational potential energy of an object.
- Determine the amount of height gained when a specific amount of
work is done.
- Determine the amount of work needed to change an objects potential
energy by a specific amount.
- Select/sketch a graph of gravitational potential energy vs. height.
Be able to
- Determine the amount of work needed to generate a specific amount
of kinetic and/or internal energy.
- Determine the amount of work done by friction in a horizontal motion
system given a discrepancy in or a loss of kinetic energy.
3.2.2A Conservation of Energy (Vertical) = + +
Know:
- Equation for Law of Conservation of Energy.

Understand
- How energy changes from one form to another in a vertical motion
system.

Be able to
- Determine the change in potential/kinetic/internal energy in a system
in which height, speed, and/or temperature change.
- Determine the amount of work done by friction in a system given a
discrepancy between starting and ending total mechanical energies.

3.2.3 Mechanical Power = = =

Know:
- Definition and equation for power.

Understand
- The relationship between power, work, and time.

Be able to
- Calculate power given work and time; force, distance and time; or
force and average speed.