Modelling and problem solving MOOC PLAN for each chapter/section/unit:

Unit 1: Introduction to modelling Motion.

1.1) Introduction to Modelling and problem solving:

- What is a Model?
- Examples
- Modelling cycle
- When models go wrong.
- Common modelling assumptions.

1.2) Modelling motion:

- Uniform motion no acceleration s = d/t
- Examples of real motion speed and direction are constantly changing.
- Introduction to scalar and vector quantities. Acceleration.
- Motion graphs and graphical interpretation gradients and areas.

1.3) SUVAT equations for constant acceleration

-Derive from motion graphs.
-Dangers of SUVAT as a recipe
- Suvat problems non-free fall.
- Free-fall modelling the earth as a flat plane constant acceleration due
to gravity mention of newtons laws- modelling assumptions about
gravity.
-Gravity causes objects to accelerate in free fall.
-Vectors in free-fall

1.4) Calculus and Vectors Mathematical tools for modelling

- Vectors unit vectors - i, j, k acceleration
- Time dependent vectors time parameter. Equation of a line/curve.
- Importance of calculus Newton and Leibniz.
- Calculus in the context of one-dimensional motion.
- Definitions of velocity and acceleration and displacement.

1.5) Deriving constant acceleration equations through calculus

- Vector equivalent equations (ignoring v^2)
- Polynomial functions integrate and differentiate interpretations.

1.6) Projectile motion 2 dimensional motions vectors

Equation of a projectile
Range - modelling assumptions interpretation.

1.7) Further timedependent functions exponentials functions oscillations.

Vector equations, differential equations provided no context.
-Complex motions spiral motion.
Unit 2: Forces and Moments

2.1) Newtons laws qualitative study modelling the relation between forces.
- First law constant velocity law of inertia
- 2nd law mass and acceleration.
Cause and Effect Newton. F = ma resultant forces vector sum.
- 3rd law forces as pairs

2.2) Forces modelling forces as vectors quantities direction and magnitude.

- Resultant forces co-planar etc.
- Equilibrium no net force.
- particle model.

2.3) Examples of forces tension, contact, weight

- Apparent weight, connected particles newtons 3rd law.
Reaction force.
- internal forces.

2.4) Further forces Hookes law, drag, friction

- Modelling of these forces comparison with empirical data.
- Drag problem terminal velocity problem - differential equation.
- Least force and angle of friction inclined planes.
- friction and sliding.

Unit 3: Moments and Static equilibrium and Centre of mass

3.1) Equilibrium statics.
- Parallelogram law
- Cutting a beam in a bridge.
- Few Moments problems? No resultant force
- Problems with moments friction.
- Centre of mass
- Toppling.
- Ruler problem
-Ladder problem.

- Angle of friction in A-level????

A-level Further Maths ???

Unit 4: Momentum/ Energy.

Unit 5: Circular motion Horizontal and vertical

Unit 6: Simple harmonic motion.

Notes: Extensions being problem sets ? or mentions in the book.