Mechanics (Physics A level) - course notes

Download this free Grade A Physics PDF packed with clear, exam-focused notes and diagrams on key A-level Mechanics topic. It’s the perfect companion to the online course video and covers everything you need to master this section of the syllabus, including:

• Kinematics – describe motion using displacement, velocity, acceleration, SUVAT equations, and motion graphs.
• Forces – understand Newton’s laws, free-body diagrams, weight, friction, and how forces affect motion.
• Momentum – Explore momentum, impulse, conservation of momentum, and how to solve collision and explosion problems.
• Vectors – Develop confidence with vector quantities, resolving forces, vector addition, and using components in mechanics problems.
• Projectiles – Analyse two-dimensional motion under gravity, including range, time of flight, and maximum height.
• Moments – Learn how turning effects work, including moments about a point, equilibrium, and real-world applications.
• Energy – Understand work done, kinetic and gravitational potential energy, power, and conservation of energy.

Whether you’re revising for exams or strengthening your understanding, this concise presentation-style resource helps you visualise and remember the key ideas that secure top marks.