Edexcel Further Mechanics 1 AS

Outlined below are the topics covered for Edexcel Further Mechanics 1 AS maths course

It is advisable to check the official Edexcel Further Mechanics 1 AS specification in case of any changes.

Contents

Momentum and Impulse
Momentum
Impulse
Work, Energy and Power
Work done by a force
Energy
Conservation of mechanical energy / Work-Energy Principle
Power
Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
Newton’s Law of Restitution
Past Papers

Momentum and Impulse

Momentum

  1. Collisions and the conservation of linear momentum
  2. Two particles colliding and then separating
  3. Two particles colliding and moving off as one particle
  4. A bullet being fired from a gun
  5. Exam Questions - Momentum

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Impulse

  1. Impulse
  2. Exam Questions - Momentum and impulse

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Work, Energy and Power

Work done by a force

  1. Moving in the horizontal plane with and without friction
  2. Moving in the vertical plane against gravity
  3. Moving up a rough inclined plane against friction and against gravity

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Energy

  1. Gravitational potential energy
  2. Kinetic energy

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Conservation of mechanical energy / Work-Energy Principle

  1. Conservation of energy / work energy principle
  2. Motion down a smooth plane
  3. Motion down a rough plane
  4. Motion down an undulating slope
  5. Exam Questions - Work Energy Principle

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Power

  1. Calculating the power developed by an engine
  2. Car accelerating along the horizontal and then up a hill
  3. Exam Questions - Power

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Exam Questions – Work, Energy and Power

  1. Exam Questions - Work, energy and power

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Elastic Collisions in One Dimension

Newton’s Law of Restitution

  1. Newtons law of restitution (experimental law)
  2. Collision between two particles
  3. Collision with a fixed surface
  4. Exam Questions - Newton's law of restitution

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Past Papers

For further revision and practice I have past papers, some with worked solutions – Check them out.

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