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  • The students should understand that a resultant external force applied to a system constitutes an impulse J as given by J = FΔt where F is the average resultant force and Δt is the time of contact

The students should understand that a resultant external force applied to a system constitutes an impulse J as given by J = FΔt where F is the average resultant force and Δt is the time of contact

Experiments

Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.

Impulse and Momentum

Experiment #19 from Physics with Vernier

  • Measure a cart’s momentum change and compare it to the impulse it receives.
  • Compare average and peak forces in impulses.

Educational Standard
International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
Subject
Physics
Theme
A Space, time and motion
Topic
A.2 Forces and momentum
Level
Standard level and higher level
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* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.

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