Appendix 8

Formulae

Students need not memorise formulae for this specification.

The formulae below will be supplied in each examination. Any other

physics formulae that are required will be provided in the question.
Symbols used comply with ASE guidelines (which are based on
IUPAP recommendations).

Unit 1

Mechanics

Kinematic equations of motion v = u + at

s = ut + ½at2
v2 = u2 + 2as

Forces ΣF = ma
g = F/m
W = mg

Work and energy ∆W = F∆s

Ek = ½ mv2
∆Egrav = mg∆h

Materials

Stokes’ law F = 6πηrv

Hooke’s law F = k∆x

Density ρ = m/V

Pressure p = F/A

Young’s modulus E = σ/ε where

Stress σ = F/A
Strain ε =∆ x/x

Elastic strain energy Eel = ½ Fx

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