Mechanics 5 (Edexcel AS and A level Modular Math)

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1. Applications of vectors in mechanics

1.1 Simple first order vector differential equations

1.2 Simple second order vector differential equations

1.3 The work done by a constant force

1.4 The vector moment of a force about a point

1.5 Analysing systems of forces

2. Variable mass

2.1 The impulse–momentum principle

Review Exercise 1

3. Moments of inertia of a rigid body

3.1 The moment of inertia of a standard rigid body about an axis

3.2 Further standard results and the radius of gyration

3.3 Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems

4. Rotation of a rigid body about a fixed smooth axis

4.1 Kinetic and potential energies of a rotating body

4.2 The force that a rotating body exerts on the axis of rotation

4.3 Using angular momentum to solve problems involving a rotating body which receives an impulse

4.4 The period of a pendulum

Review Exercise 2

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Index