1. Mechanics Toolkit

1.1 Quantities, Units & Modelling

1.1.1 Scalars & Vectors

1.1.2 Fundamental Units

1.1.3 Derived Units

1.1.4 Types of Force

1.1.5 Modelling Assumptions

1.2 Working with Vectors

1.2.1 Working with Vectors

2. Kinematics (Straight Line Motion)

2.1 Kinematics Graphs

2.1.1 Displacement-Time Graphs

2.1.2 Velocity-Time Graphs

2.1.3 Acceleration-Time Graphs

2.1.4 Drawing Travel Graphs

2.2 Constant Acceleration

2.2.1 Deriving the suvat Formulae

2.2.2 suvat in 1D

2.2.3 Acceleration due to Gravity

2.3 Constant Acceleration - 2D

2.3.1 suvat in 2D

3. Forces & Newton’s Laws

3.1 Forces

3.1.1 Force Diagrams

3.1.2 Equilibrium in 1D

3.1.3 Equilibrium in 2D

3.1.4 Forces in 2D - Vector Notation

3.2 Newton's Second Law

3.2.1 F = ma

3.2.2 Connected Bodies - Ropes & Tow Bars

3.2.3 Connected Bodies - The Lift Problem

3.2.4 Connected Bodies - Pulleys

3.2.5 F = ma - Vector Notation

3.3 Further Forces & Newton's Laws

3.3.1 Resolving Forces & Inclined Planes

3.3.2 Coefficient of Friction

3.3.3 Coefficient of Friction - F = ma

3.3.4 Coefficient of Friction - Inclined Planes

3.3.5 Coefficient of Friction - Harder Problems

3.4 Momentum, Impulse & Collisions

3.4.1 Momentum & Impulse

3.4.2 Direct Collisions

4. Moments

4.1 Moments

4.1.1 Moments Diagrams

4.1.2 Using Moments - Equilibrium

4.1.3 Centres of Mass

4.1.4 Tilting

Study tools

• Edexcel International AS Maths: Mechanics 1 · Exam Questions
• Edexcel International AS Maths: Mechanics 1 · Past Papers