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Forces & Motion

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Free-body diagram with forces

Force diagrams make direction marks easier.

Key Facts

  • F = ma
  • Acceleration changes velocity.

Key Equations

F = m × a
Speed = distance / time

Topics Covered

Resultant Force

What you need to know

  • Resultant force = sum of all forces.
  • Zero resultant means constant velocity.

Exam Tips

  • Draw a force diagram before calculating.

Motion Graphs

What you need to know

  • Gradient of distance-time = speed.
  • Gradient of velocity-time = acceleration.

Exam Tips

  • Use area under velocity-time graph for distance.

Key Terms

Resultant force

The overall force after combining all forces.

Acceleration

Rate of change of velocity.

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Common Exam Questions

A 1200 kg car accelerates at 2 m/s^2. Find the resultant force.

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Model Answer

2400 N

What examiners want to see

  • Use F = m × a.

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