Multi-Stage Motion: Broken Strings and Impact with the Ground
Solve two-stage kinematics problems when a hanging mass hits the ground or a string snaps, causing subsequent free motion.

Solve two-stage kinematics problems when a hanging mass hits the ground or a string snaps, causing subsequent free motion.
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11th Grade · Math · UK A-Level
8 lessons
Model connected particles moving horizontally, vertically, and over smooth fixed pulleys using light inextensible strings.
[Understand, use and derive the formulae for constant acceleration for motion in a straight line]; extend to 2 dimensions using vectors
[Understand and use Newton’s second law for motion in a straight line (restricted to forces in two perpendicular directions or simple cases of forces given as 2-D vectors)]; extend to situations where forces need to be resolved (restricted to 2 dimensions)
[Understand and use Newton’s third law; equilibrium of forces on a particle and motion in a straight line (restricted to forces in two perpendicular directions or simple cases of forces given as 2-D vectors); application to problems involving smooth pulleys and connected particles]; resolving forces in 2 dimensions; equilibrium of a particle under coplanar forces