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    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    AM SYLLABUS (2011)

    APPLIED MATHEMATICS

    SYLLABUS

    AM 02

    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    Applied Mathematics AM 02
    Syllabus

    (Available in September)
    Paper I (3 hrs)+Paper II (3 hrs)

    Applied Mathematics (Mechanics)

    Aims
    A course based on this syllabus should
    i)

    provide a relevant, stimulating and motivating course of advanced study in mathematics,


    including the provision of a suitable foundation for further study in science and
    engineering;

    ii)

    develop a variety of skills in modelling, logical reasoning and problem solving;

    iii)

    encourage student interest and satisfaction through the development and use of
    mathematics in a variety of applications;

    iv)

    promote an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study and to


    other practical applications.

    Assessment objectives
    Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they can:
    i)

    apply their knowledge of relevant mathematical techniques in a variety of contexts;

    ii)

    construct rigorous mathematical arguments through an appropriate use of precise


    statements, logical deduction and by manipulation of mathematical expressions;

    iii)

    evaluate mathematical models, including an appreciation of the assumptions made, and


    interpret, justify and present the results from a mathematical analysis in a form relevant
    to the original problem;

    iv)

    communicate mathematical ideas and methods, including the use of appropriate


    mathematical notation, terminology, conventions and diagrams, in a clear, logical and
    well-structured presentation.

    Scheme of Assessment
    The examination consists of two papers of three hours each. Paper I will contain ten questions each
    carrying between eight and twelve marks. The total number of marks in Paper I is 100. Candidates will be
    required to answer all questions. Paper II will contain ten questions, of which candidates will be required to
    attempt seven. Each question will carry 15 marks.

    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    Grade Description
    Grades A, B, C, D, E will be awarded to candidates who pass in this examination, with Grade A being the
    highest grade, and Grade E the lowest passing Grade. Grade F signifies a failure in this examination.
    Candidates who obtain Grade A are able to recall and select almost all concepts and techniques required in
    various contexts. Candidates who obtain Grade C are able to recall and select most concepts and
    techniques required in various contexts. Candidates who obtain Grade E are able to recall and select some
    concepts and techniques required in various contexts.
    Syllabus
    The syllabus is divided into two parts: Me1 and Me2 referring to Papers I and II respectively.
    Applied Mathematics (Mechanics ) Paper I Me1.
    Knowledge of the contents of the Intermediate Pure Mathematics syllabus is assumed. The level of
    difficulty involved will be consistent with the level attained in the Intermediate Pure Mathematics Syllabus.
    The topics are not arranged in teaching order. Any examination question can test material from more than
    one topic. Questions may be set on topics which are not explicitly mentioned in the syllabus, but such
    questions will contain suitable guidance so that candidates would be able to tackle them with the
    mathematical knowledge they would have acquired during their studies of the material in the syllabus.
    A problem on any part of the syllabus can be set in vector notation. Throughout the syllabus, it is assumed
    that students have a good understanding of the following:
    Equality of vectors, the zero vector, addition of vectors and multiplication by a scalar.
    The unit vectors i, j , the equation of a straight line in the form r = a + tb.
    Simple use of the scalar product of two vectors.
    Simple differentiation and integration of vectors with respect to a scalar variable.
    In this paper, typical applications of vectors could include:
    i)
    finding the line of action, magnitude and direction of the resultant force of a simple coplanar
    system of forces,
    ii)
    finding velocities and accelerations as the time derivatives of position vectors,
    iii)
    deriving the acceleration of a particle moving in a circle with constant speed, and
    iv)
    locating the centre of mass of a number of particles in two dimensions.
    The use of the vector product will not be required in this paper.

    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    Topics

    Notes

    Statics

    1.

    Coplanar forces acting at a point.


    The concept of a force as a localised vector.
    Parallelogram and triangle rules for addition of
    forces. Resolution of forces. Resultant of a system
    of forces acting at a point. Forces in equilibrium.
    Lamis theorem. Reaction between bodies in
    contact. An understanding of the inequality F R.

    General equilibrium.
    Friction, limiting equilibrium, coefficient and angle
    of friction.
    Elastic strings and springs: Hookes law.

    Tensions in inextensible strings and elastic strings


    satisfying Hookes Law in the form T=x/a.
    2. The principle of moments.
    Coplanar forces acting on a rigid body.
    Moment of a system of coplanar forces about an
    axis perpendicular to the plane containing the lines
    of action of the forces. Reduction of a coplanar
    system of forces to a force, to a couple, or to a force
    and a couple.

    Forces may be given in vector form, but the moment


    of a force as a vector product is not required.

    Frameworks.

    Frameworks made up of light smoothly jointed rods.

    3.

    Including problems of toppling.

    Centre of mass of:


    a) a system of particles,
    b) a uniform body, including the use of
    integration,
    c) simple composite bodies.

    Kinematics in one dimension


    4. Displacement, velocity and acceleration of a
    particle moving in a straight line.

    Including the derivation and use of the formulae for


    constant acceleration, and the use of displacement
    time and velocitytime graphs.
    Non-uniform acceleration problems involving the
    setting up and solution of first-order differential
    equations of the separable type. Appreciation of the
    identity dv/dt=v dv/dx.

    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    The solution of the differential equation x = - 2x


    may be quoted without proof.

    5. Simple harmonic motion.

    Including angular simple harmonic motion.


    Dynamics of Particles
    6. Newtons Laws of Motion. Mass, force.

    Including motion of connected objects. Movable


    smooth light pulley systems.

    7. Work, power, energy. The principle of


    conservation of mechanical energy.

    The work energy principle. Kinetic energy, elastic


    and gravitational potential energy.

    8. Impulse and momentum. Conservation of


    momentum in one dimension. Direct elastic impact.
    Newtons law of restitution.

    Coefficient of restitution, e. Knowledge of the


    terms perfectly elastic (e = 1) and perfectly inelastic
    (e = 0).

    Vectors
    9. Simple differentiation and integration of a vector
    with respect to a scalar variable.

    Cartesian components of velocity and acceleration.


    Use of unit vectors i, j. The resolved part of a vector
    in a given direction.

    Velocity and acceleration as derivatives of a


    position vector. Momentum and force as vectors.

    The equation of motion of a particle in vector form:


    F = m r . Work, power and kinetic energy as scalar
    products: F.s, F.v and 1/ 2 m v.v.

    10. Relative velocity in two dimensions. Position


    and velocity vectors of a point relative to another
    point.

    Problems could include motion in a uniformly


    moving medium, for example a boat moving in a
    stream. Collisions; closest approach.

    Motion in a plane
    11. Angular speed, constant angular acceleration.
    Motion in a horizontal circle with uniform speed.

    Including the conical pendulum and banked tracks.

    12. Simple problems on projectiles.

    Students will be expected to derive the equation of


    the path of a projectile, its horizontal range, its
    associated time of flight, and the maximum height.

    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    Applied Mathematics ( Mechanics ) Paper II Me2.


    Knowledge of the topics in Me1and Pure Mathematics A-level is assumed, in particular second-order
    differential equations, further calculus, further trigonometry, vectors and polar coordinates.
    The topics are not arranged in teaching order. Any examination question can test material from more than
    one topic. Questions may be set on topics that are not explicitly mentioned in the syllabus, but such
    questions will contain suitable guidance so that candidates would be able to tackle them with the
    mathematical knowledge they would have acquired during their studies of the material in the syllabus.
    A problem on any part of the syllabus may be set in vector notation. In this paper, students are expected to
    have a good working knowledge of the unit vectors i, j, k , and the vector product. Typical applications
    could include:
    i)
    ii)
    iii)
    iv)
    v)
    vi)

    problems of relative motion where the time of closest approach may be determined by a scalar
    product and finding the least distance between two particles moving at constant velocities in two
    or three dimensions,
    analysis of systems of forces in three dimensions,
    problems of oblique impact with velocities in three dimensions,
    locating the centroid of a number of particles in three dimensions,
    the moment of a force about a point as a vector product,
    the angular momentum of a particle about a point.

    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    Topics

    Notes

    Statics
    1. Heavy jointed rods.

    Only problems in two dimensions will be set.

    2. Shearing force and bending moment functions


    for horizontal beams in equilibrium under the action
    of concentrated and uniformly distributed loads.
    The relationship between shearing force and
    bending moment diagrams.

    The beam may be simply supported, hinged or


    clamped. Problems on cantilevers are included.
    Sketching of the shearing force/bending moment
    diagrams; locating the maxima and minima.

    3. Forces in three dimensions. Forces acting on a


    body in equilibrium. The moment of a force as a
    vector product. Reduction of a three-dimensional
    system of forces to a force and/or a couple.
    Relative Velocity
    4. Relative velocity in three dimensions.
    Position and velocity vectors of a point relative to
    another point.
    Further Dynamics
    5. Motion in a vertical circle under gravity and
    smooth constraints.
    6. Motion of a particle in two dimensions using
    polar coordinates.

    Tangential and normal components of acceleration.


    Radial and transverse components of velocity and
    acceleration in polar coordinates. Derivation of
    relevant equations.

    7.

    Problems may also be set involving an elastic


    collision. Projectiles on an inclined plane are
    included.

    Further projectiles.

    8. Motion in a resisting medium.

    Motion under a force that could be a given function


    of time, displacement or velocity. Problems may
    involve setting up and solving simple first order
    differential equations with variables separable.

    AM Syllabus (2011): Applied Mathematics

    9. Systems of particles under the action of ordinary


    or impulsive forces.

    Oblique impact of a smooth elastic sphere with a


    plane. Oblique impact of two smooth elastic
    spheres.

    Conservation of Momentum.
    Including problems on connected particles on a
    plane.
    10. The work energy equation in two and three
    dimensions:

    F(t). r(t) dt =
    0

    /2 (mv2-mu2).

    Conservative forces, potential energy, conservation


    of mechanical energy.
    11. Forced and damped harmonic motion.

    Setting up and solving the second order differential


    equation
    ax + bx + cx = f(t)
    where a, b, c are constants and f(t) could be of the
    form p+qt , p cos qt, or p sin qt , where p, q are
    constants.

    Rigid body dynamics

    12. Moments of inertia. The parallel and


    perpendicular axes theorem.

    Including laminae, solid objects and simple hollow


    objects. Integration to find moments of inertia of
    standard bodies.

    13. Motion of a rigid body about a fixed horizontal


    or vertical axis.

    Equation of motion of the centroid and equation of


    rotational motion about the axis. Calculation of the
    force on the axis and the work done by a couple.

    Angular momentum. The principle of conservation


    of energy.

    Translational and rotational kinetic energies.

    The compound pendulum.

    Period of oscillation.

    14. General two-dimensional motion of a rigid


    body. Simple cases of slipping and rolling.
    15. Impulse on rigid bodies, unconstrained or free
    to rotate about a fixed axis. Conservation of angular
    momentum.

    Impulse perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

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