UPCAT Physics — Newton's Laws, Dynamics & MomentumConcept Map
Concept maps are proven memory anchors for high-volume exams like UPCAT. This page maps out the key ideas of Newton's Laws, Dynamics & Momentum, the sub-topics that appear on UPCAT Physics papers, and the connections University of the Philippines frequently tests in mixed-concept questions.
Exam context
The University of the Philippines College Admission Test is conducted by University of the Philippines and is scheduled for Mid-2026 (announced by UP Admissions). The Physics subtest is marked as "Core" in the official pattern, and Newton's Laws, Dynamics & Momentum appears in position 3rd of 6 in the UPCAT Physics review rotation. Passing mark: UPG ≤ 2.2 typical. Recent UPCAT 2026 papers have drawn roughly 20 questions from this subject.
Newton's Laws, Dynamics & Momentum - Concept map
Central Concept
Newton's Laws of Motion
Related Concepts
Concept
Newton's First Law
Sub Concepts
- Inertia
- Equilibrium
- Net Force Zero
- State of Rest
- Uniform Motion
Relationship To Central
Fundamental principle describing inertia and equilibrium
Concept
Newton's Second Law
Sub Concepts
- F = ma
- Net Force
- Acceleration
- Mass
- Force Units
Relationship To Central
Quantitative relationship between force, mass, and acceleration
Concept
Newton's Third Law
Sub Concepts
- Action Force
- Reaction Force
- Equal Magnitude
- Opposite Direction
- Force Pairs
Relationship To Central
Action-reaction pairs in force interactions
Concept
Types of Forces
Sub Concepts
- Applied Force
- Gravitational Force
- Normal Force
- Friction Force
- Tension Force
- Spring Force
Relationship To Central
Applied forces that demonstrate Newton's laws
Concept
Momentum
Sub Concepts
- p = mv
- Vector Quantity
- Conservation of Momentum
- Impulse
- Change in Momentum
Relationship To Central
Consequence of Newton's laws in motion analysis
Concept
Collisions
Sub Concepts
- Elastic Collision
- Inelastic Collision
- Conservation Laws
- Before and After Analysis
Relationship To Central
Applications of momentum conservation principles
Concept
Work and Energy
Sub Concepts
- Work = F × d
- Kinetic Energy
- Potential Energy
- Power
- Energy Conservation
Relationship To Central
Energy analysis of force applications
Concept Connections
To
Inertia
From
Newton's First Law
Strength
strong
Relationship
Defines the concept of inertia as resistance to change in motion
To
Force
From
Newton's Second Law
Strength
strong
Relationship
Provides quantitative relationship F = ma
To
Force Pairs
From
Newton's Third Law
Strength
strong
Relationship
Explains that forces always occur in equal and opposite pairs
To
Acceleration
From
Force
Strength
strong
Relationship
Net force causes acceleration according to F = ma
To
Momentum
From
Mass
Strength
strong
Relationship
Mass is a component of momentum in p = mv
To
Momentum
From
Velocity
Strength
strong
Relationship
Velocity is a component of momentum in p = mv
To
Conservation Laws
From
Momentum
Strength
strong
Relationship
Momentum is conserved in isolated systems
To
Momentum Conservation
From
Collisions
Strength
strong
Relationship
Collision analysis relies on momentum conservation principles
To
Work
From
Force
Strength
moderate
Relationship
Work is done when force causes displacement W = Fd
To
Energy
From
Work
Strength
strong
Relationship
Work results in energy transfer or transformation
To
Problem Solving
From
Newton's Second Law
Strength
strong
Relationship
F = ma is fundamental equation for dynamics problems
To
Motion Analysis
From
Friction
Strength
moderate
Relationship
Friction affects object motion and must be considered in calculations
To
Momentum Change
From
Impulse
Strength
strong
Relationship
Impulse equals change in momentum J = Δp
To
Energy Conservation
From
Elastic Collision
Strength
strong
Relationship
Kinetic energy is conserved in elastic collisions
To
Energy Loss
From
Inelastic Collision
Strength
moderate
Relationship
Some kinetic energy converts to other forms in inelastic collisions
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