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Broad Topics > Stage 5 Mechanics mapping document > Mathematical models in mechanics

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Slides

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How fast will you slide down these slides?

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10 Olympic Starters

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10 intriguing starters related to the mechanics of sport.

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Pole Vaulting

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Consider the mechanics of pole vaulting

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Modelling Assumptions in Mechanics

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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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How do these modelling assumption affect the solutions?


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