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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

2Newtonian Mechanics

Newtonian Mechanics in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Displacement, velocity, acceleration and motion graphs

    40 min

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  • Equations of uniformly accelerated motion and free fall

    45 min

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  • Projectile motion

    45 min

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  • 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

    45 min

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  • Centre of gravity, moments, couples and torque

    35 min

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  • Density, pressure in fluids and upthrust

    40 min

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  • Equilibrium of forces and the principle of moments

    40 min

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  • Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

    35 min

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  • Power and the equation P = Fv

    35 min

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  • Work done, conservation of energy and efficiency

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  • Centripetal acceleration and centripetal force

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  • Radians and angular speed

    30 min

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  • Gravitational fields and field strength

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  • Gravitational potential and potential energy

    45 min

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  • Newton's law of gravitation and circular orbits

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Newtonian Mechanics: sample question

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What is 120∘120^\circ in radians?

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