Mech 2
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AS/A2 Mech 2 Mech 3 |
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| 1. Mathematical models 2. Vectors 3. Kinematics 4. Dynamics |
5. Statics 6. Moments Summary & examination papers |
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| Glossary of terms | ||
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| basic concepts |  |
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| key terms |  |
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Vectors |
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| Vector theory | types of vectors | |
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| multiplication by a scalar | |
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| resultant of two vectors | |
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| resolving into components | |
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| adding and subtracting in component form |  |
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| Applications | resultants 1 | |
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| resultants 2 | |
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| vectors and speed |  |
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Kinematics |
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| constant acceleration formulae |  |
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| velocity-time graphs 1 | |
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Dynamics |
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| Newton’s laws of motion. | F=ma | |
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| Newton's second law | |
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| Motion of two connected particles | a pulley system | |
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| conservation of momentum | |
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| momentum | |
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| Coefficient of friction | F = mR when a particle is moving. | ||
| motion down an inclined plane | |
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Statics |
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| Forces treated as vectors | the resultant of three forces | |
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| equilibrium of coplanar forces 1 | |
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| equilibrium of coplanar forces 2 | |
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| resultant force | |
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| motion on an inclined plane | |
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| forces on an inclined plane | |
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| Friction. | Weight, normal reaction, tension, thrust | ||
| limiting equilibrium | |
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| F < mR in a situation of equilibrium. | |||
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Moments |
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| the lever principle | |
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| Summary |
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| Credits | |||||
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=Javamath graphs | |
=WebEQ equations | |
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