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STEP mechanics - what do you need to know?
What do you need to know to be able to tackle Mechanics STEP questions?
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Modelling assumptions in mechanics
An article demonstrating mathematically how various physical
modelling assumptions affect the solution to the seemingly simple
problem of the projectile.
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Model solutions
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16 to 18
Challenge level
How do these modelling assumption affect the solutions?
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Whoosh
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
A ball whooshes down a slide and hits another ball which flies off
the slide horizontally as a projectile. How far does it go?
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Out in space
Age
16 to 18
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A space craft is ten thousand kilometres from the centre of the
Earth moving away at 10 km per second. At what distance will it
have half that speed?
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Favourite
Wobbler
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16 to 18
Challenge level
A cone is glued to a hemisphere. When you place it on a table in
what position does it come to rest?
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Prepare for university - pure mathematics
Helpful preparation for those intending to study a course involving pure mathematics at university.
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Prepare for university - applied mathematics
Helpful preparation for university for those intending to study a
course involving applied mathematics at university.
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NRICH and Olympiads
A useful entry point into the NRICH site for those students interested in Mathematical Olympiad problems or the Maths Challenges.