Maths for Mechanics

The resources included below revisit topics needed in your STEM modules. Watch the videos and work through the exercises to boost your Maths confidence, knowledge and understanding.

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Centres of Mass

• Video: Center of mass | Impacts and linear momentum_Khan Academy
• HELM_Booklet of Maths questions

Constant Acceleration Equations (SUVAT)

• Video: Equations for Constant Acceleration (suvat)
• Maths Centre_Constant Acceleration Equations

Modelling

• Video: Functions and modelling
• HELM Exercises on Functions and Modelling

Moments

• Video: Introduction to moments
• Physics and Maths Tutors_worksheet

Moments of Inertia

• Video: Understanding the Area Moment of Inertia
• HELM  Exercises on Moment of Inertia

Momentum: Linear Momentum and Collision

• Video: Fuseschool_Momentum
• Linear Momentum and Collisions (Exercises) - Physics LibreTexts

Motion Due to Gravity

• Video: Weight, Force, Mass & Gravity _Forces & Motion
• Maths Centre_Motion Due to Gravity Exercises and Worked Examples

Newton's First Law

• Video: Newton's First Law of Motion
• Maths Centre_Newton's First Law of Motions

Newton's Second Law

• Video: Force, Mass, & Acceleration  
• Maths Centre_Newton's Second Law of Motion Exercise Booklet

Velocity, Displacement and Time Graphs

• Video: Velocity Time Graphs
• Video: How To Calculate Displacement From a Velocity-Time Graph
• Maths Centre Exercise booklet: Displacement, time and Velocity, time