Module 2: Energy and Momentum

Overview:

In this unit, you will study the Physics behind collisions. To do so, you will first recall what it means, in Physics, to do work. You will review the types of mechanical energy studied in Grade 11 and you will learn more about thermal and elastic potential energy. Using Laws of Conservation of Energy and Momentum, you will analyze different types of collisions, qualitatively and quantitatively. 

Overall Curriculum Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:

C1. Analyze, and propose ways to improve, technologies or procedures that apply principles related to energy and momentum, and assess the social and environmental impact of these technologies or procedures.

C2. Investigate, in qualitative and quantitative terms, through laboratory inquiry or computer simulation, the relationship between the laws of conservation of energy and conservation of momentum, and solve related problems.

C3. Demonstrate an understanding of work, energy, momentum, and the laws of conservation of energy and conservation of momentum, in one and two dimensions.

Content:

Please click on the buttons below in increasing order, starting with Lesson 1: Work Done by a Constant Force.