The foundation layer of mechanics.
Model physical systems, represent vectors,
analyse motion, understand forces and solve
equilibrium and moments problems.
Six connected areas form the Mechanics 1 foundation. Enter any module to access explanations, formulae, worked examples and exam-focused practice.
Learn how real physical situations are simplified and represented mathematically using assumptions and idealised models.
Understand magnitude, direction and vector representation and apply vectors to mechanical systems.
Study displacement, velocity, acceleration and constant-acceleration motion using mathematical models and equations.
Explore forces, Newton's laws and the relationship between force, mass and acceleration.
Learn how forces balance when a particle is in equilibrium and how to construct mathematical force systems.
Understand turning effects, moments about points and the conditions required for rotational equilibrium.