A-Level Maths OCR B (MEI) (H640)

Be able to formulate the equation of motion for a particle moving in a straight line when the forces acting are parallel or in two perpendicular directions or in simple cases of forces given as 2-D vectors in component form.

Including motion under gravity.

Notation:

• $F = ma$ where $F$ is the resultant force.
• $\bold{F} = m\bold{a}$ where $\bold{F}$ is the resultant force.

Excludes: Variable mass