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Systems of Particles and Linear
Kinematics Newton’s Laws of Motion Work, Energy, and Power
Momentum
Unit 1 ↓
​ Unit 2 ​↓ Unit 3 ↓
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Unit 4 ​↓

● Newton’s 1st law: inertia xf ● Center of mass

● Scalar vs. vector ● Newton’s 2nd law: F​net​ = ma ● W = F △r cosθ and W = ∫ F x dx ● Conservation of linear momentum
● 1-D motion ● Newton’s 3rd law: Action and reaction force xi ○ Conserved when F net = 0
○ Four kinematic equations pair ● Conservative vs. nonconservative forces ● Momentum is a vector
○ Free-fall motion (gravity is ○ Equal in magnitude, opposite in direction ● Stable vs. unstable equilibrium ○ ΣF = dp
only force) ● Free-body diagrams ● W conservative = − △U tf
dt

● Cross product and vector addition ● Equilibrium (F​net​ = 0) when at rest OR ○ Gravity = conservative ● Impulse I = ∫ ΣF dt
● x(t), v(t), a(t) graphs constant velocity ● PE includes both gravitational and elastic ti
○ Derivatives and integrals ● Friction is fun! f = μN ● Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem ● Elastic​ collisions → KE and momentum
● 2-D motion ○ Static > kinetic friction ○ ΣW = △KE conserved
○ x and y components (like 2 1-D ● Centripetal = points to center ● Hooke’s Law (force law for springs) ○ Objects bounce off each other
motions) ○ F c = mvr
2
○ F s = − kx ● Inelastic​ collisions → KE is NOT
● Special projectile motion formulas ○ ac = rv2 ● Conservation of energy conserved, momentum conserved
(symmetric) ● Uniform circular motion means speed is ○ E mech = △K + △U ○ Perfectly inelastic = stick
v sinθ together
○ t = i g to reach max height constant but direction changes ● Conservation of energy (including work
● Special elastic collision formulas
v2i sin2 θ and heat) m −m 2m
○ max height
√a + a where a​ is
H= 2 2
2g ○ a= r t r​ ○ v 1f = ( m11 +m22 )v 1i + ( m1 +m2 2 )v 2i
v2i sin2θ ○ △K + △U = W + Q
○ R= g
range towards center and a​ is t​ ● Average power P = △t w
○
2m m −m
v 2f = ( m1 +m1 2 )v 2i + ( m21 +m12 )v 2i
tangential

Rotation Oscillations Gravitation

FRQ Tips
Unit 5 ↓
​ Unit 6 ↓
​ Unit 7 ↓
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● Always list your givens at the start of the
● Same kinematic equations as Unit 1 but problem (m, v, a, F, etc.)
with θ, α, ω
● Angular and translational ● Hooke’s Law ● If you are given a graph, use it!
√
GM
● Orbital speed v =
○ v = rω tangential speed ○ F​s​ = restoring force R

○ a = rα tangential acceleration ○ Negative when F​s​ and x in ○ M is mass of thing being ● Make sure you know how to integrate and
● Torque τ = rF sinθ is a vector opposite directions orbited differentiate (i.e. u-sub)
GM
● Net torque Στ = I α ● Simple Harmonic Motion ​(sin/cos ● Gravity g = R2
○ Clockwise - ● Relationships between variables (i.e. F​net​ =
functions) ○ Add h to R if there is an ma, and a = dv/dt)
○ Counterclockwise + ○ x(t) = Acos(ωt + θi ) altitude
● Moment of inertia v (t) = − ω Asin(ωt + θi )
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Single particle I = mr2
Hoop, cylinder, rod, sphere ○ a(t) = − ω 2 Acos(ωt + θi )
● Minimum escape velocity v = 2GM
4π 2
R √ ● Find keywords (constant speed means a=0,
terminal speed means t=infinity)
● Orbital period T 2 = GM r
3
● KE includes both translational and rotational ● v max = ω A and amax = ω 2 A ○ Kepler’s 3rd law ● Visualize, draw a picture or FBD!
○ Rotational KE = 12 Iω 2 ○ A is max displacement from ○ Time it takes for a revolution
● Angular momentum L = rmvsinθ equilibrium around something ● Use conservation of energy, especially when
○ And L = I ω ● Energy conservation ● Circular vs. elliptical orbits heights and movement are involved
○ Conserved when τ net = 0 ○ 1 2 1 2 1 2
2 kA = 2 mv + 2 kx
● Parallel-axis theorem ● Fundamental concepts in units reappear in
○ I o = I CM + M D2 other units! (FBDs, kinematic equations, etc.)