Mathematics A-Level
Smooth pulleys
What Smooth pulleys means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Smooth pulleys
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
For a light inextensible string over a smooth pulley the tension is the same throughout, and connected particles share the same magnitude of acceleration.
Topics that use Smooth pulleys
- Forces and Newton’s laws (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- coefficient of friction
- Dynamics in a plane
- Equilibrium
- force
- friction
- Gravitational acceleration
- inextensible string
- limiting equilibrium
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