Momentum, Collision, Torque and Rotation:

Conceptual Mind Maps

(18 Downloadable PDF Files)

Built for rapid recall and deep conceptual clarity, this complete set of 18 visually structured, easy-to-download PDF mind maps helps you see the big picture of momentum and rotational dynamics in physics.

Each mind map is carefully designed to highlight:

✔️ Core principles and interconnected concepts
✔️ Visual breakdowns of key equations and their meaning
✔️ Logical flow from definitions to applications
✔️ Common misconceptions and concept traps to avoid

Topics Covered:

1. What is Center of Mass in a System of Particles?
2. How to Apply Newton’s Second Law to a System of Particles?
3. Impulse and Momentum – How Force Changes Momentum in Collisions
4. Elastic & Inelastic Collision.The Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum
5. Elastic Collision Equations – Step-by-Step Derivation and Explanation
6. What is the Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation?
7. Angular Variables in Rotation
8. Constant Angular Acceleration: Equations of Rotational Motion
9. Moment of Inertia and The Parallel Axis Theorem
10. What is Torque in Physics and How to Find The Direction of Torque
11. Newton's Second Law of Motion in Rotation
12. Kinetic Energy of Rotating Bodies
13. Rotational Dynamics
14. Rolling Motion in Physics – Definition, Examples, and Key Conditions
15. How Rotational and Translational Kinetic Energy Work in Rolling Motion?
16. What is Torque? The Key to Understanding Rotational Motion
17. Newton’s Second Law for Rotation – Understanding Angular Momentum
18. How to Calculate Angular Momentum of a Rotating Rigid Body?
19. What is Conservation of Angular Momentum?
20. What is Equilibrium in Physics? Static vs Dynamic

When to Use These PDFs:

• To visually connect and recall core concepts during revision
• As a pre-class primer or post-class review to reinforce understanding
• When you're stuck and need a big-picture view of how ideas link together
• For a quick scan before tests to cement conceptual clarity

Who Should Use This Resource:

• Grade 11 and 12 Physics students
• AP Physics students
• Competitive exam aspirants (IIT JEE, SAT Physics, NEET Physics)
• Physics enthusiasts eager to deepen their conceptual understanding
• Teachers seeking high-quality, ready-to-use classroom supplements