A-level Mathematics/OCR/M1

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. Contents /Force as a Vector/ 100% /Equilibrium of a Particle/ 00% Dec 14, 2005 /Kinematics of Motion in a Straight Line/ 00% Dec 17, 2005 /Newton's Laws of Motion/ /Linear Momentum/ 00% Dec 14, 2005 Appendix of Formulae 25% Apr 29, 2007 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). deep