A-level Mathematics/OCR/M2
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This is the Mechanics 2 module of the OCR A-level Mathematics book. This module assumes that you are familiar with the C1, C2, C3, C4 and M1 modules. Please post all questions to A-level Mathematics/Discussion.
Contents[edit | edit source]
- Centre of Mass
- Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
- Projectile Motion
- Uniform Circular Motion
- Impulse
- Work, Energy and Power
Formulae[edit | edit source]
By the end of this module you will be expected to have learnt the following formulae:
Projectile Motion[edit | edit source]
- Equation of Trajectory:
Work, Energy and Power[edit | edit source]
- Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE):
- Kinetic Energy (KE):
- Work done by a force:
- Power of a moving force:
Collisions[edit | edit source]
- Newton's Experimental Law: Separation speed Approach speed
- It follows that the coefficient of restitution,
Centripetal motion[edit | edit source]
- Using , and