MEI Mechanics AS

Outlined below are the topics covered for MEI Mechanics AS course

It is advisable to check out the official MEI Mechanics AS section of the specification in case of any changes: specification

Check out the MEI Mechanics AS Index for topics

Vectors

Vector Basics

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    Kinematics – Constant Acceleration

    Displacement and Displacement Time Graphs

    1. Displacement
    2. Displacement time graphs

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    Motion in a Straight Line

    1. Motion in a straight line with constant acceleration (suvat)
    2. Horizontal motion with constant acceleration
    3. Exam Questions - Horizontal motion
    4. Vertical motion under gravity
    5. Exam Questions - Vertical motion under gravity

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    Velocity Time Graphs

    1. Velocity time graphs
    2. Exam Questions - Velocity time graphs

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    Velocity Vectors

    1. Calculating a speed and bearing
    2. Calculating a velocity given speed and direction

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    Statics of a Particle

    Mass & weight

    1. Difference between mass and weight

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    Force diagrams

    1. Force diagrams - Newton's 3rd law

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    Equilibrium

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      Dynamics

      Newton’s Law of Motion : F=ma

      1. Newton's law of motion: F=ma
      2. Motion on a rough horizontal plane

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      Lift Problems

      1. Newtons 3rd Law
      2. Forces on a lift and a particle inside
      3. Exam Questions - Lift problems

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      Connected Particles

      1. Vertical strings over a smooth pulley
      2. Exam Questions - Vertical strings over a smooth pulley
      3. Horizontal planes
      4. ExamStyle Questions - Horizontal planes
      5. Force on a pulley - vertical strings

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      Kinematics – Variable Acceleration

      Motion with variable acceleration

      1. Linear motion with variable acceleration
      2. Exam Questions - Linear motion with variable acceleration

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      Mechanics Index

      acceleration:
      formulae for constant
      variable
      bearing
      connected particles
      displacement:
      time graphs
      dynamics
      equation of motion
      equilibrium
      Force:
      diagrams
      F=ma
      graphs:
      velocity time
      kinematics
      lifts
      mass
      motion – constant acceleration
      horizontal
      straight line
      vertical under gravity
      Newton’s:
      3rd law
      law of motion
      pulleys
      speed
      statics of a particle
      suvat formulae
      variable acceleration
      vectors
      velocity
      velocity
      vectors
      velocity time graphs
      weight