Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics
4Mechanics (Paper 4)
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AS Level and A Level. Particles only; g = 10 m s⁻²; vector notation is not used in the question papers.
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Forces, resultants and equilibrium of a particle
50 min
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Friction and limiting equilibrium
55 min
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Displacement–time and velocity–time graphs
50 min
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Kinematics using calculus: variable acceleration
50 min
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Motion in a straight line with constant acceleration
55 min
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Momentum, impulse and collisions
45 min
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Connected particles: strings, pulleys and tow-bars
55 min
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Newton's laws of motion: F = ma, weight and inclined planes
55 min
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Power: the rate of doing work
45 min
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Work, energy and the work–energy principle
55 min
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