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A Level Further Maths Differential Equations in Mechanics Exam Questions

Free A Level Further Maths exam questions on Differential Equations in Mechanics, with full model answers. Covers sHM (incl. on elastic strings/springs).

Differential Equations in Mechanics exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About A Level Further Maths Differential Equations in Mechanics

Differential Equations in Mechanics is part of Mechanics in A Level Further Maths. These questions suit Edexcel International, AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Further Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.

What you need to know

  • Resisted motion Forming equations with resistance terms.
  • Separating variables Solve for v or x.
  • SHM ẍ = −ω²x and its solutions.

Common mistakes in Differential Equations in Mechanics

  • Sign errors with resistance.
  • Wrong limits.

Try two Differential Equations in Mechanics exam-style questions

1. State the SHM equation. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

ẍ = −ω²x

2. Give the period of SHM. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

2π/ω

Differential Equations in Mechanics FAQs

Which exam boards include Differential Equations in Mechanics?

These questions suit Edexcel International, AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Further Maths.

Is Differential Equations in Mechanics pure, mechanics or statistics?

Differential Equations in Mechanics is part of Mechanics.

How should I use these Differential Equations in Mechanics questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.