Finding dimensions of quantities; checking for dimensional consistency.
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MA2
Prediction of formulae; finding powers in potential formulae.
3.3.2 MB: Momentum and collisions
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MB1
Conservation of momentum for linear motion and cases where velocities are given as one or two dimensional vectors (problems which require resolving).
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MB2
Coefficient of restitution and Newton’s Experimental Law. Use in direct collisions and impacts with a fixed smooth surface. Problems which require resolving.
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MB3
Impulse and its relation to momentum. Use of. Problems which require resolving.
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MB4
Impulse for variable forces. One dimension only. Use of.
3.3.3 MC: Work, energy and power
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MC1
Work done by a force acting in the direction of motion or directly opposing the motion. Use of
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MC2
Gravitational potential energy. Use in conservation of energy problems.
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MC3
Kinetic energy. Use in conservation of energy problems.
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MC4
Hooke’s Law including using modulus of elasticity.
Use of or
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MC5
Work done by a variable force. Use of .
Use in conservation of energy problems.
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MC6
Elastic potential energy using modulus of elasticity. Use of and .
Use in conservation of energy problems.
3.3.4 MD: Circular motion
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MD1
Motion of a particle moving in a circle with constant speed (knowledge of radians assumed).
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MD2
Understand the definition of angular speed.
Use both radians and revolutions per unit time.
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MD3
Relationships between speed, angular speed, radius and acceleration. Use of,and
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MD4
Use position, velocity and acceleration as vectors in the context of circular motion.
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MD5
Conical pendulum, with one or two strings.
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MD6
Circular motion in a vertical plane. Includes conditions to complete vertical circles. Use of conservation of energy in this context.
3.3.5 ME: Centres of mass and moments
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ME1
Centre of mass for a system of particles.
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ME2
Centre of mass for a composite body.
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ME3
Centre of mass of a lamina by integration.
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ME4
Centres of mass of bodies formed by rotating a region about the-axis.
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ME5
Conditions for sliding and toppling. Problems including suspension and on an inclined plane.
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ME6
Determine the forces acting on a rigid body in equilibrium. Use of moments and couples.