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Mechanics Equations
Equations for the mechanics section of AQA Further Maths A level.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Work done by a constant force | W=F𝑥 |
| Work done by a variable force | W=∫F d𝑥 (from 0 to 𝑥) |
| Work done by a constant force at angle θ | W = F𝑥cosθ |
| Power | P = W/t or P=Fv |
| Kinetic energy | KE = 0.5mv² |
| Gravitational Potential energy | GPE = mgh |
| Hooke's law | T = (λ𝑥/l) = k𝑥 |
| Elastic Potential energy | EPE = 0.5(λ𝑥²)/l = 0.5k𝑥² |
| Momentum | p = mv |
| Impulse | Ft = mv - mu |
| Coefficient of restitution range and meaning of limits | 0≤e≤1 e=0 means inelastic (no rebound) e=1 means perfectly elastic |
| Coefficient of restitution between two objects | e = (v₂-v₁) / (u₁-u₂) |
| Coefficient of restitution between an object and a wall | e = v/u |
| Impulse of a variable force | ∫F dt (from 0 to t) = mv - mu |
| Arc length | S = rθ |
| Angular velocity | ω = (dθ) / (dt) |
| Velocity around a curve | v = rω |
| Time when travelling around a curve | T = 2π/ω |
| Acceleration around a curve | a = rω² = v²/r |