Topic 28Mathematics (Edexcel)

Modelling in Mechanics

Modelling in Mechanics — Edexcel International A-Level Mathematics (Unit 5 / Mechanics 1 (M1)). Covers: Mathematical Models and Assumptions.

Practice questions

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understand the role of mathematical modelling in mechanics and the meaning of standard modelling assumptions (particle, light, smooth, rough, inextensible, rigid, uniform) · understand the distinctions between scalars and vectors, and recognise common quantities (position, velocity, acceleration, force) and their vector or scalar nature

40 min