IB Physics — Topic 1.2

Forces and momentum

Sub-topics in Topic 1.2

1.2.1Free-body diagrams, equilibrium & resolving forces 1.2.2Newton's laws of motion (F = ma)1.2.3Friction (static & dynamic)1.2.4Buoyancy & Archimedes' principle 1.2.5Drag force & terminal velocity 1.2.6Circular motion & centripetal force 1.2.7Momentum & impulse 1.2.8Conservation of momentum & collisions

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