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Mechanics and Materials
Forces, motion, momentum, energy and material properties
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Mechanics and Materials is a key topic in the AQA A-Level Physicsspecification. This topic covers forces, motion, momentum, energy and material properties.
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Definition of scalars and vectorsExamples of each typeVector addition by scale drawingVector addition by calculationResolving vectors into componentsResolving forces on inclined planesMoment = force × perpendicular distanceCouple and torquePrinciple of momentsCentre of massConditions for equilibriumDisplacement, velocity, accelerationDisplacement-time graphsVelocity-time graphsGradient and area under graphsSUVAT equationsv = u + ats = ut + ½at²s = ½(u + v)tv² = u² + 2asFree fall and g = 9.81 m/s²Required practical: measuring gIndependent horizontal and vertical motionHorizontal component constantVertical component accelerated by gTime of flight calculationsRange calculationsMaximum height calculationsNewton's First LawNewton's Second Law: F = maNewton's Third LawFree body diagramsTerminal velocityAir resistance and dragMomentum = mass × velocityConservation of momentumElastic collisionsInelastic collisionsExplosions and separationForce as rate of change of momentumImpulse = FΔt = ΔpForce-time graphsWork done = force × displacementWork done at an angle: W = Fs cos θKinetic energy: Ek = ½mv²Gravitational potential energy: Ep = mghConservation of mechanical energyPower = work done / timePower = force × velocityEfficiency calculationsConservation of energy principleEnergy transfers in systemsEnergy dissipationDensity = mass / volumeHooke's law: F = kxSpring constantElastic limitElastic and plastic deformationTensile stress: σ = F/ATensile strain: ε = ΔL/LBreaking stressUltimate tensile stressRequired practical: Young modulusYoung modulus: E = σ/ε = FL/AΔLStress-strain graphsElastic strain energy: E = ½FΔL = ½kx²Area under force-extension graphLoading and unloading curvesHysteresis and energy dissipation
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