1. Units and Dimensional Analysis
- Base SI Units Length (meter, m), Mass (kilogram, kg), Time (second, s).
- Dimensional Analysis Using dimensions (like L, M, T) to check if an equation is consistent.
2. Vectors
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Scalar (Dot) Product
A • B = |A| |B| cos(theta). Result is a scalar. -
Vector (Cross) Product
|A x B| = |A| |B| sin(theta). Result is a vector perpendicular to both A and B.
3 & 4. Motion (Kinematics)
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Equations for Constant Acceleration
v = u + at
s = ut + 0.5at²
v² = u² + 2as - Projectile Motion Horizontal motion is constant velocity (x = v_x * t). Vertical motion is constant acceleration (using kinematics with a = -g).
5. Newton’s Laws of Motion
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Newton's Second Law
F_net = ma(Net Force = mass * acceleration) -
Linear Momentum (p)
p = mv(momentum = mass * velocity). -
Conservation of Momentum
In a closed system, total initial momentum equals total final
momentum.
m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2.
6. Circular Motion
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Centripetal Acceleration (a_c)
a_c = v² / r -
Centripetal Force (F_c)
F_c = ma_c = mv² / r(This is a net force directed towards the center).
7 & 8. Work, Energy, and Power
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Work Done (W)
W = F * d * cos(theta) -
Kinetic Energy (KE)
KE = 0.5 * mv² -
Gravitational Potential Energy (PE)
PE = mgh -
Spring Potential Energy
PE_spring = 0.5 * kx²(where k is the spring constant). -
Conservation of Energy
Total Initial Energy = Total Final Energy.
KE_i + PE_i = KE_f + PE_f. -
Power (P)
P = Work / time = F * v
9 & 10. Rotational Motion & Statics
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Torque (tau)
tau = r * F * sin(theta) -
Equilibrium Conditions
1. Net Force = 0 (Translational Equilibrium).
2. Net Torque = 0 (Rotational Equilibrium). -
Elasticity (Hooke's Law)
F = -kx(Force exerted by a spring).
11. Oscillations
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Period of a Mass-Spring System (T)
T = 2 * pi * sqrt(m/k) -
Period of a Simple Pendulum (T)
T = 2 * pi * sqrt(L/g)
12. Gravity
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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
F_g = G * (m1 * m2) / r²(where G is the gravitational constant).