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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

2.2Dynamics

Dynamics in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Form 5.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.2.1Understand and apply: mass, weight and Newton's laws of motion.
  2. 2.2.2Understand and apply: linear momentum and force as rate of change of momentum.
  3. 2.2.3Understand and apply: conservation of momentum and collisions.
  4. 2.2.4Understand and apply: friction, drag and terminal velocity.

Lessons

  • Conservation of momentum, collisions and explosions

    45 min

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  • Friction, drag and terminal velocity

    35 min

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  • Linear momentum and force as rate of change of momentum

    40 min

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  • Mass, weight and Newton's laws of motion

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Dynamics: sample question

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A 2.8 kg2.8\ \text{kg} trolley moving at 3.0 m s−13.0\ \text{m s}^{-1} collides with a stationary 1.2 kg1.2\ \text{kg} trolley and they move off together. What is their common velocity?

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