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Why mechanics uses models

Why mechanics uses models

Real ball simplified to a particle with downward acceleration g and air resistance ignored A model is a simplified version of a real situation. Modelling assumptions ignore smaller effects so the mathematics becomes manageable.

Modelling Assumptions Lesson

  1. AS Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Modelling Assumptions

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel AS Level Maths Modelling Assumptions for AS Level Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build fluency in the core algebra, surds and trigonometry topics early, since they underpin the calculus, statistics and mechanics content that follows.

Lessons

Modelling AssumptionsQuantities and UnitsVelocity-Time Graphs