Motion
Update - 1/1/2026
These notes have changed to match the 2025 IB Physics curriculum and a "forces first" sequence. If you are looking for the files that were posted here, you can find them in the notes archive 

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1 - Conservation of Momentum

  • I can define and calculate momentum
  • I can calculate “before” and “after” momentums for multiple objects
  • I can use the conservation of momentum to solve for missing variables in linear collisions
  • I can describe the process required for explosion, hit and bounce, and hit and stick scenarios
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2 - Impulse

  • I can describe the meaning of impulse and how it is related to momentum change
  • I can use impulse and momentum to solve for an unknown in a collision problem
  • I can conceptually describe how to decrease the force experienced in a collision
  • I can determine the impulse of a collision from a force vs time graph
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3 - Newton's 2nd Law and Kinematic Equations

  • I can identify the 5 primary variables of motion (suvat)
  • I can describe Newton’s second law in terms of momentum
  • I can explain the connection between constant velocity and balanced forces
  • I can use the kinematic equations to solve for an unknown variable with constant acceleration
  • I can combine Newton’s second law with the kinematic equations to solve force/motion problems
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4 - Free Fall

  • I can identify the constant acceleration due to gravity neglecting air resistance
  • I can interpret a free fall problem to identify hidden values
  • I can use the kinematic equations to solve free fall problems
  • I can experimentally determine the acceleration due to gravity
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5 - Drag

  • I can identify the variables that affect drag and air resistance
  • I can describe the motion and forces for an object that is experiencing terminal velocity
  • I can recognize the d vs t and v vs t graphs for an object falling with air resistance
  • I can calculate drag force using Stokes’ Law
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