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 + at2
v2 = u2 + 2as

Forces

F = ma
g = F/m
W = mg

Work and energy

W = Fs
Ek = mv2
Egrav = mgh

Materials
Stokes law

F = 6rv

Hookes law

F = kx

Density

= m/V

Pressure

p = F/A

Youngs modulus

E = / where
Stress = F/A
Strain = x/x

Elastic strain energy

Eel = Fx

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