Mechanics 1 Revision Notes
Mechanics 1 Revision Notes
Integrate
Objects on a Slope
Resolve parallel and perpendicular to the slope using F=MA and F=R if friction present.
Remember if it is on the point of moving, it is limiting friction so friction is a maximum and
the forces are balanced. This means you can find as friction is at a maximum.
N
Remember if an extra horizontal force is
applied, the normal contact force will
Wcos
change as the new force is pushing into the
slope as well so friction will change.
Wsin
Weight
Momentum
Decide which direction you are taking as positive and stick to it.
Then find momentum before = momentum after. (momentum is conserved)
mu = mv
Remember to apply frictional force if there is one.
Projectiles
Use equations of constant acceleration from above as acceleration is only due to gravity.
Decide which way is positive and stick to it. Usually use the direction it is projected in at
first.
S = displacement so if it goes up and then comes down, s=0 on 2 occasions (e.g t=0 and
when it comes back down.) You will probably use s=ut + at 2 and solve for t.
Graphs
For displacement against time: Gradient = velocity
For velocity against time:
Gradient = acceleration
Area = displacement
To find the area can use the area of a trapezium: (Sum of the parallel sides) x height.
2
Forces from a Point
Either: 1)
Resolve vertically and horizontally then use Pythagoras to find the magnitude
of the resultant and trig for the angle.
2)
Use triangle law to combine 2 forces and find the resultant.