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M2.2.2 - Centre of mass of uniform plane

Syllabus
2019
Objective
M2.2.2
Level
A2

Centre of mass of uniform plane

Centre of mass of uniform plane The use of an axis of symmetry will be acceptable where figures, and simple cases of appropriate.; Use of integration is not required.; Figures may composite plane figures. include the shapes referred to in the formulae book.; Results given in the formulae book may be quoted without proof.

Use centre of mass of uniform plane to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because centre of mass of uniform plane determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply centre of mass of uniform plane to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Centre of mass of uniform plane is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Mathematics A2