Maths-Mechanics 1-Formulas

Formulas used in the syllaus of Cambridge International A-lvl Mechanics 1

F = ma

Formula for force

v² = u² + 2as

suvat formula with v, u, a, s

v = u + at

suvat formula with v, u, a, t

s = ut + ½ at²

suvat formula with s, u, t, a

s = vt - ½ at²

suvat formula with s, v, t, a

F = μR

Formula for friction

M = mv

Formula for momentum

KE = ½ mv²

Formula for kinetic energy

GPE = mgh

formula for gravitational potential energy

W = Fd

Formula for work done

P = Fv

Formula for power

P = W/t

Formula for power 2

W = ½ mv² - ½ mu²

Formula for work done 2