A-level Mathematics/OCR/M1

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This is the Mechanics 1 module of the A-level Mathematics Book. This module assumes that you are familiar with the C1 and C2 modules. Please post all questions to A-level_Mathematics/Discussion

[edit] Contents

  1. Force as a Vector Development stage: 100% (as of {{{2}}})
  2. Equilibrium of a Particle Development stage: 00% (as of Dec 14, 2005)
  3. Kinematics of Motion in a Straight Line Development stage: 00% (as of Dec 17, 2005)
  4. Newton's Laws of Motion
  5. Linear Momentum Development stage: 00% (as of Dec 14, 2005)
  6. Appndix of Formulae Development stage: 25% (as of Apr 29, 2007)

[edit] Definitions

Smooth
a surface without friction
Rough
a surface with friction
Inextensible
Does not stretch however large the load is
Elastic
Stretches when a force is put on it
String
string
Light
no mass or negligible mass
Particle
object with no volume, only mass.
Bead
Particle with a hole drilled through it
Rigid Body
a solid body impervious to deformation
Wire
rigid thread like body
Uniform rod
same width along the rod
Non-Uniform rod
different widths along length
Peg
pin/ support that can hang things
Lamina
flat object
g
The force due to gravity and equal to 9.8 N/Kg, or the acceleration due to gravity (9.8ms-2).
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