A-Level Mathematics
Mechanics
Mechanics is a core strand in Mathematics. Work through the topics below in any order, or follow your course — each guide includes explanations, common mistakes and exam-style practice.
Topic guides
Quantities & Units in Mechanics
Quantities and units in mechanics at A-Level focuses on the fundamental physical quantities used to describe motion and forces.
Open guideKinematics
Kinematics at A-Level is the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.
Open guideForces & Newton's Laws
Forces and Newton's Laws at A-Level involve understanding the causes of motion.
Open guideMoments
Moments at A-Level involve the turning effect of a force.
Open guideProjectiles
Projectiles at A-Level involves analysing the motion of an object that is thrown or projected into the air.
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Revision strategy
Students often slip on the details explained in our guides — read the “common mistakes” section in each topic.
- Alternate between reading a guide and doing timed questions — don’t only re-read notes.
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