A-level Mathematics/OCR/M4

This is the Mechanics 4 module of the A-level Mathematics book. This module assumes that you are familiar with the C1, C2, C3, C4, M1, M2 and M3 modules. Please post all questions to A-level Mathematics/Discussion.

Contents

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  1. /Relative Motion 
  2. Centre of Mass (Second Level) 
  3. Moment of Inertia 
  4. Rotation of a Rigid Body 
  5. Simple Harmonic Motion (Second Level) 

Formulae

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By the end of this module you will be expected to have learnt the following formulae:

Relative Velocity

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Angular Motion

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For constant angular acceleration:

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  • Angular momentum:  
  • Kinetic energy:  
  • Equation of motion:  
  • Work done by a constant couple: