Mathematics A-Level
Connected particles and pulleys
What Connected particles and pulleys means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Connected particles and pulleys
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For a light inextensible string over a smooth pulley, tension is the same throughout and acceleration magnitude is the same for both particles.
Topics that use Connected particles and pulleys
- R: Forces and Newton’s laws (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- coefficient of friction
- Constant acceleration under gravity
- Equilibrium
- force
- light inextensible string
- limiting equilibrium
- Limiting equilibrium and static friction
- Motion on rough surfaces and Newton’s second law
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