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M3.5.1 - Centre of mass of uniform rigid

Syllabus
2019
Objective
M3.5.1
Level
A2

Centre of mass of uniform rigid

Centre of mass of uniform rigid The use of integration and /or symmetry to determine the bodies and simple composite centre of mass of a uniform body will be required. bodies.

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

This matters because centre of mass of uniform rigid 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 rigid to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

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

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Mathematics A2